The proposed Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor is set to significantly reduce travel time between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and provide better connectivity. As per the latest updates, the Ministry of Environment has granted a no objection certificate (NOC) to the construction of this expansive highway.
The construction will begin soon and adopt the successful model of the Yamuna Express Highway. The two separate sections with cater to Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh individually.
Currently, the vehicles commuting between cities in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh take the NH 27 or NH 34 highway, both of which require 11-13 hours of travel between Bhopal and Kanpur. But now, with the construction of this new and advanced multi-lane corridor, the time will decrease to just 7 hours.
In the Uttar Pradesh section, the preliminary approval given by the government has been of a 112km long National Highway spanning from Kanpur to Mahoba. This will also connect Kanpur city better to rural areas, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
In the Madhya Pradesh section, land has been acquired for the 223 km Mahoba-Sagar four-to-six lane highway linking Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh to Sagar in Madhya Pradesh.
Not only will this entire corridor provide direct connectivity from Lucknow-Kanpur to Bhopal via Hamirpur, but is also expected to enhance the supply chain of construction materials, especially those transported from Madhya Pradesh to cities in Uttar Pradesh.
The National Highway Authority of India plans to conclude both the projects by 2026.
