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Detailed explanation-1: -In September 2021, Uttar Pradesh Government’s cabinet approved the project’s construction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the expressway on 18 December 2021. Apr 2022: Construction work started by Adani Enterprises in Binawar (Budaun) on 11 April. Jul 2022: 56% of clearing and grubbing work is complete. Jan 2023: 84% of clearing and grubbing, 10.25% of earthwork is complete.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ganga Expressway is an ambitious greenfield expressway project in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Phase 1 of the Ganga Expressway will connect Bijauli village in the Meerut district to Judapur Dandu village in the Prayagraj district. The state government expects the project to be completed by the year 2024.

Detailed explanation-4: -What districts will be connected by Ganga Expressway? Ganga Expressway will connect many districts of Uttar Pradesh like Hapur, Meerut, Bulandshahar, Sambhal, Amroha, Hardoi, Badaun, Unnao, Shahjahanpur, Prayagraj (Allahabad) and Rai Bareli.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ganga Expressway will pass through 519 villages in 12 districts – Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj.