Uttar Pradesh has a much larger expressway and high-speed corridor network than Delhi. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Uttar Pradesh had 884 km of awarded National High-Speed Corridor and Expressway projects as of July 2026. Keep reading to know in detail.
Delhi vs Mumbai: Highway Length
Delhi had 100 km under the same category. Of the 884 km in Uttar Pradesh, 388 km had been completed and 496 km was under construction. In Delhi, the entire 100 km was listed as completed, with no length under construction in this category.
Why Does Uttar Pradesh Have More Expressways?
Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state and covers a very large geographical area. The state has developed expressways to connect its western, central, eastern and southern regions. These roads connect major cities such as Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur and Noida.
Which Are the Major Expressways in Uttar Pradesh?
Some major expressways associated with Uttar Pradesh include:
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Expressway Name
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Key Details & Route Information
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Length
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Yamuna Expressway
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Connects Greater Noida with Agra
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~165 km
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Agra–Lucknow Expressway
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Connects Agra with Lucknow
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~302 km
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Purvanchal Expressway
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Runs from the Lucknow area towards Ghazipur
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~341 km
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Bundelkhand Expressway
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Connects the Bundelkhand region with the wider expressway network
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~296 km
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Gorakhpur Link Expressway
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Connects Gorakhpur with the Purvanchal Expressway
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~91 km
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Ganga Expressway
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Forms a major east-west high-speed corridor connecting Meerut to Prayagraj
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~594 km
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How Long Is the Agra-Lucknow Expressway?
The Agra-Lucknow Expressway is about 302.22 km long. It is a six-lane, access-controlled expressway. It can be expanded to eight lanes. It connects Agra with Lucknow. The route passes through districts including Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Kannauj, Kanpur Nagar, Hardoi and Unnao.
Delhi vs Uttar Pradesh Expressways
| Category / Parameter | Details |
| Larger Network | Uttar Pradesh |
| UP Awarded Length | 884 km |
| Delhi Awarded Length | 100 km |
| UP Completed Length | 388 km |
| UP Under Construction | 496 km |
| Delhi Completed Length | 100 km |
| Delhi Under Construction | 0 km |
| Major UP Expressways | Yamuna, Agra-Lucknow, Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, and Ganga |