600-km Lucknow–Bhopal Expressway to Cut Travel Time to 7 Hours

The upcoming Lucknow–Bhopal Expressway is set to transform road travel between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The 600-km high-speed corridor will cut the current 15-hour journey to under seven hours, offering faster, smoother travel between the two capital cities.

Work is already progressing on key stretches of the project. Construction is underway on the Kanpur–Kabrai, Kabrai–Sagar, and Sagar–Bhopal highways, all designed as four- to six-lane links forming the backbone of the expressway. A major highlight is the 124-km Naubasta (Kanpur)–Kabrai section, where a bypass is being built to divert traffic away from residential zones.

Officials say the expressway is being developed on the lines of the Yamuna Expressway, with plans to link it directly from Lucknow to Kanpur for seamless connectivity.

Though there have been no official announcements regarding a formal opening date, reports suggest the project may be completed by late 2026, with some stretches expected to become operational earlier.

Once open, the Lucknow–Bhopal Expressway is expected to boost trade, tourism, and regional growth while providing commuters with a fast and reliable inter-state route.