March 18, 2026 4:51 PM
Cabinet clears Rs 6,969-crore 4-lane highway project in Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹6,969.04 crore. The 101.5-km project, to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is part of the Lucknow-Rupaidiha corridor and aims to significantly enhance regional connectivity and economic activity. Improved connectivity and safety The project will add...