Lucknow-Kanpur in 30 minutes? New 63-km expressway likely to open next month, but high toll a sore point

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The 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway nears completion and will likely open next month, reducing travel time from 1.5-3 hours to 30 minutes. The six-lane project costs Rs 275 per car one-way, raising affordability concerns. Officials cite infrastructure complexity and elevated sections for higher toll rates compared to existing NH-27 routes.

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