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The '''Agra–Lucknow Expressway''' is a 302 km long, 6-[[lane]] wide (extendable to 8-lanes) [[Controlled-access highway|access-controlled expressway]] constructed by the [[Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority]] (UPEIDA)<ref>{{cite web|title=Agra to Lucknow Access Controlled Expressway (Green Field) Project|url=http://www.upeida.in/project_8.htm|website=UPEIDA|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712131932/http://www.upeida.in/project_8.htm|archive-date=12 July 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> to reduce traffic in already congested roads and to reduce [[pollution]] and [[carbon footprint]].<ref name="TOI IAF">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/8-IAF-fighter-jets-to-touch-down-Agra-Lucknow-Expressway/Taj-Expressway-on-Nov-21/articleshow/55402700.cms|title=8 IAF fighter jets to touch down Agra-Lucknow Expressway/ Taj Expressway on Nov 21|first=Arvind|last=Chauhan|date=13 November 2016|access-date=6 June 2018|work=The Times of India}}</ref> The Agra–Lucknow Expressway reduced the distance between the cities of [[Agra]] and [[Lucknow]] in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]] | The '''Agra–Lucknow Expressway''' is a 302 km long, 6-[[lane]] wide (extendable to 8-lanes) [[Controlled-access highway|access-controlled expressway]] constructed by the [[Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority]] (UPEIDA)<ref>{{cite web|title=Agra to Lucknow Access Controlled Expressway (Green Field) Project|url=http://www.upeida.in/project_8.htm|website=UPEIDA|access-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712131932/http://www.upeida.in/project_8.htm|archive-date=12 July 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> to reduce traffic in already congested roads and to reduce [[pollution]] and [[carbon footprint]].<ref name="TOI IAF">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/8-IAF-fighter-jets-to-touch-down-Agra-Lucknow-Expressway/Taj-Expressway-on-Nov-21/articleshow/55402700.cms|title=8 IAF fighter jets to touch down Agra-Lucknow Expressway/ Taj Expressway on Nov 21|first=Arvind|last=Chauhan|date=13 November 2016|access-date=6 June 2018|work=The Times of India}}</ref> The Agra–Lucknow Expressway reduced the distance between the cities of [[Agra]] and [[Lucknow]] in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and is presently India's longest operation expressway since February 2017. | ||
It was partly opened for light vehicles (Lucknow to Shikohabad) and inaugurated on 21 November 2016 by then [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh]] Akhilesh Yadav.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/211116/iaf-jets-touch-down-for-opening-of-agra-lucknow-expressway.html|title=IAF jets touch down for opening of Agra-Lucknow Expressway|work=Deccan Chronicle|agency=Press Trust of India|date=21 November 2016|access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> On 23 February 2017, the expressway was opened to the public from Lucknow to Agra. It is widely seen as his dream project and the flagship model of development in the state, being the first of its kind to be completed in the shortest span of time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/Eight-fighter-jets-to-land-on-Agra-Lucknow-expressway/articleshow/55412366.cms|title=Eight fighter jets to land on Agra-Lucknow expressway/ Taj Expressway|work=Business Insider|agency=Times News Network|date=14 November 2016|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-fighter-jets-at-opening-of-agra-lucknow-expressway-indias-longest-1627999|title=6 Jets Touch Down For Opening Of Agra-Lucknow Expressway, India's Longest|first=Vishnu|last=Som|date=21 November 2016|work=NDTV|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | |||
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[[Bangarmau Airstrip|Bangarmau Emergency Airstrip]] (Unnao district) {{Coord|26.919334|N|80.253053|E|type:airport}} | [[Bangarmau Airstrip|Bangarmau Emergency Airstrip]] (Unnao district) {{Coord|26.919334|N|80.253053|E|type:airport}} | ||
* A group of six fighter jets of the [[Indian Air Force]], comprising [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]] and [[Dassault Mirage 2000]], touched down to perform test runs on Agra-Lucknow expressway on the day of its inauguration.<ref name="TOI IAF" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/agra-lucknow-expressway-india-longest-greenfield-highway-10-facts-features-highlights-akhilesh-yadav-up-government/451101/|title=Agra-Lucknow Expressway: India’s longest greenfield expressway reduces travel time between Delhi-Lucknow to 6 hours; 10 facts to know|date=21 November 2016|work=Financial Express|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | * A group of six fighter jets of the [[Indian Air Force]], comprising [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]] and [[Dassault Mirage 2000]], touched down to perform test runs on Agra-Lucknow expressway on the day of its inauguration.<ref name="TOI IAF" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/agra-lucknow-expressway-india-longest-greenfield-highway-10-facts-features-highlights-akhilesh-yadav-up-government/451101/|title=Agra-Lucknow Expressway: India’s longest greenfield expressway reduces travel time between Delhi-Lucknow to 6 hours; 10 facts to know|date=21 November 2016|work=Financial Express|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
* According to [[Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority|UPEIDA]] , "''A dedicated 3 km stretch has been built for war-like emergencies on expressway''." <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/Eight-fighter-jets-to-land-on-Agra-Lucknow-expressway/articleshow/55412366.cms|title=Eight fighter jets to land on Agra-Lucknow expressway|date=14 November 2016|work=Business Insider|agency=Times News Network|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | * According to [[Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority|UPEIDA]] , "''A dedicated 3 km stretch has been built for war-like emergencies on expressway''."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/Eight-fighter-jets-to-land-on-Agra-Lucknow-expressway/articleshow/55412366.cms|title=Eight fighter jets to land on Agra-Lucknow expressway|date=14 November 2016|work=Business Insider|agency=Times News Network|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
* In May 2015, as a first military aviation in the country, [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] successfully landed a [[Dassault Mirage 2000|French Dassault Mirage-2000]] fighter jet on the [[Yamuna Expressway]] near Raya village, [[Mathura]], as a part of elaborate trials to see how many other highways can be used for war-like emergencies.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chauhan |first=Arvind |date=22 May 2015 |title=IAF successfully test-lands Mirage on Yamuna e-way |newspaper=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IAF-successfully-test-lands-Mirage-on-Yamuna-e-way/articleshow/47378100.cms|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | * In May 2015, as a first military aviation in the country, [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] successfully landed a [[Dassault Mirage 2000|French Dassault Mirage-2000]] fighter jet on the [[Yamuna Expressway]] near Raya village, [[Mathura]], as a part of elaborate trials to see how many other highways can be used for war-like emergencies.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chauhan |first=Arvind |date=22 May 2015 |title=IAF successfully test-lands Mirage on Yamuna e-way |newspaper=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IAF-successfully-test-lands-Mirage-on-Yamuna-e-way/articleshow/47378100.cms|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
* In Oct 2017, [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] conducted a dedicated exercise and successfully landed/touched down [[Dassault Mirage 2000|French Dassault Mirage-2000]], [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]], [[SEPECAT Jaguar]], [[Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules]] fighter jets. | * In Oct 2017, [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] conducted a dedicated exercise and successfully landed/touched down [[Dassault Mirage 2000|French Dassault Mirage-2000]], [[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]], [[SEPECAT Jaguar]], [[Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules]] fighter jets. | ||
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* '''Nov 2016:''' The expressway was inaugurated on 21 November 2016 by [[Chief Minister]] [[Akhilesh Yadav]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Som |first=Vishnu |date=21 November 2016 |title=6 Jets Touch Down For Opening Of Agra-Lucknow Expressway, India's Longest |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-fighter-jets-at-opening-of-agra-lucknow-expressway-indias-longest-1627999 |work=NDTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121051411/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-fighter-jets-at-opening-of-agra-lucknow-expressway-indias-longest-1627999 |archive-date=21 November 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy }}</ref> | * '''Nov 2016:''' The expressway was inaugurated on 21 November 2016 by [[Chief Minister]] [[Akhilesh Yadav]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Som |first=Vishnu |date=21 November 2016 |title=6 Jets Touch Down For Opening Of Agra-Lucknow Expressway, India's Longest |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-fighter-jets-at-opening-of-agra-lucknow-expressway-indias-longest-1627999 |work=NDTV|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121051411/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-fighter-jets-at-opening-of-agra-lucknow-expressway-indias-longest-1627999 |archive-date=21 November 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
* '''Dec 2016:''' The expressway was partially opened to public from Lucknow till [[Shikohabad]]. As of 23 December 2016, only light vehicles were allowed to pass the stretch.<ref>{{cite news|title=AGRA-LUCKNOW EXPRESSWAY THROWN OPEN TOR PUBLIC|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/agra-lucknow-expressway-thrown-open-tor-public.html|work=The Pioneer|date=24 December 2016|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | * '''Dec 2016:''' The expressway was partially opened to public from Lucknow till [[Shikohabad]]. As of 23 December 2016, only light vehicles were allowed to pass the stretch.<ref>{{cite news|title=AGRA-LUCKNOW EXPRESSWAY THROWN OPEN TOR PUBLIC|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/agra-lucknow-expressway-thrown-open-tor-public.html|work=The Pioneer|date=24 December 2016|access-date=6 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
* '''Feb 2017:''' The expressway is opened to the public from Lucknow till Agra on 23 | * '''Feb 2017:''' The expressway is opened to the public from Lucknow till Agra on 23 February 2017, but still road construction is happening at some places. | ||
* '''Mar 2017:''' [[Akhilesh Yadav]] of [[Samajwadi Party]] lost the UP assembly elections of 2017. [[Yogi Adityanath]] of [[BJP]] became the next Chief Minister of UP on 19 March 2017. | * '''Mar 2017:''' [[Akhilesh Yadav]] of [[Samajwadi Party]] lost the UP assembly elections of 2017. [[Yogi Adityanath]] of [[BJP]] became the next Chief Minister of UP on 19 March 2017. | ||
* '''Jan 2018:''' Toll collection starts by authorities wef 19 January 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/up-govt-fixes-toll-rates-for-agra-lucknow-expressway-1800884|title=UP Government Fixes Toll Rates For Agra-Lucknow Expressway|work=NDTV|date=16 January 2018|access-date=30 January 2018|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref> | * '''Jan 2018:''' Toll collection starts by authorities wef 19 January 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/up-govt-fixes-toll-rates-for-agra-lucknow-expressway-1800884|title=UP Government Fixes Toll Rates For Agra-Lucknow Expressway|work=NDTV|date=16 January 2018|access-date=30 January 2018|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref> | ||