Uttar Pradesh has recorded remarkable growth in its National Highway network over the past decade, expanding by 34 percent and crossing the 10,700-km mark, as highlighted on Uttar Pradesh Diwas. Data from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways shows that projects worth ₹2.16 lakh crore have been sanctioned since 2014, with ₹1.32 lakh crore already spent. A total of 262 National Highway projects covering 8,211 km have been approved, including 106 NHAI-led projects spanning 4,769 km at a cost of ₹1.51 lakh crore, and 156 State PWD projects covering 3,442 km at ₹64,091 crores. As of 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s National Highway network stands at 10,718 km, with 6,479 km maintained by NHAI and 4,239 km by the PWD. Since 2014, 2,732 km of new highway length has been added, reflecting sustained expansion. Uttar Pradesh Boosts Highways, Expressways, and Connectivity Construction across the state remains intense, with 114 ongoing projects spanning 4,311 km and costing ₹1.03 lakh crore. NHAI is executing 64 of these projects over 3,181 km at a cost of ₹75,315 crores, while the State PWD is handling 50 projects covering 1,130 km at ₹28,118 crores. The Ministry has reported substantial progress in completed work as well—106… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
