IRB Infra's Ganga Expressway Group 1 (Meerut-Budaun) to start trial runs from April 30, 2026
IRB Infrastructure Trust's SPV will commence trial runs on the Ganga Expressway Group 1 (Meerut-Budaun Corridor) from April 30, 2026. Tolling will begin soon. The expressway was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on April 29, 2026. The project cost is ₹6,538 crore, with IRB Group investing approximately ₹25,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh's highway sector.
The Ganga Expressway is a major greenfield project with substantial investment and significant expected economic and connectivity benefits. Its operationalization marks a key milestone for IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited.
The announcement details the inauguration and upcoming operational commencement of a significant infrastructure project, the Ganga Expressway, which is expected to drive economic growth and enhance connectivity. This is a positive development for the company and the region.
IRB Infrastructure Trust's Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Meerut Budaun Expressway Limited, will commence trial run traffic operations on the Ganga Expressway Group 1 - Meerut Budaun Corridor from April 30, 2026. Tolling on this corridor is expected to start soon thereafter. The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the six-lane Greenfield Ganga Expressway on April 29, 2026. Mr. Virendra D. Mhaiskar, Chairman and Managing Director of IRB Group, expressed pride in contributing to this iconic project, which features a kilometer-long bridge over the river Ganga and multiple other structures, completed in record time. He highlighted that the corridor will significantly enhance regional connectivity, drive economic growth, and enable more efficient travel with reduced time, cost, and environmental impact. The IRB Group has invested approximately ₹25,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh's highway sector, with all projects now operational. The Meerut-Budaun corridor spans 129.7 Kms, with a project cost of ₹6,538 crore. IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. bagged this project, which was subsequently transferred to IRB Infrastructure Trust. The Project SPV signed the Concession Agreement with UPEIDA in June 2021.
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