Uttar Pradesh's BJP government aims to finish before the 2022 state elections two highways that will cost Rs 37,000 crore and require land acquisition of nearly 8,000 hectares.
Land acquisition for the 353-km Purvanchal Expressway and the 296-km Bundelkhand Expressway is in top gear, said government officials.
The Purvanchal Expressway, which is under construction, will cost Rs 23,000 crore and is projected to be completed by August-September 2020. Competitive bidding for Bundelkhand Expressway, which will cost Rs 14,000 crore, will start after the model code of conduct for Lok Sabha elections is over.
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