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North-South Corridor in Uttar Pradesh: Work to begin on Kushinagar–Zamania and Pipri–Prayagraj highway stretches
Uttar Pradesh plans to start construction on two major highway stretches under its North-South Corridor, beginning with land acquisition. The Kushinagar–Zamania stretch was sanctioned in FY 2025–26, and parts of the Pipri–Prayagraj corridor have already been sanctioned, with further work planned for 2026–27. The project aims to improve connectivity from the Nepal border to southern Uttar Pradesh.
Why It Matters
This marks a historic shift for UP infrastructure, establishing the state's first north-south corridor to link Nepal-border districts with southern regions and potentially boost regional development.
Timeline
7 Events
Existing four-lane status and planned upgrades across other stretches
May 9, 2026
As of May 9, 2026, the Lakhimpur-Sitapur and Unnao-Choudagra stretches are already four-lane; Bareilly-Kasganj-Agra is slated for construction and upgradation; Agra-Jhansi and Jhansi-Lalitpur are already four-lane. Other stretches, including Mustafabad-Puranpur and related links, are proposed.
Land acquisition to begin for Kushinagar–Zamania stretch
May 9, 2026
Officials stated that work will begin with land acquisition before road construction starts on the Kushinagar–Zamania stretch; funds for the projects have been sanctioned.
30 km proposed for 2026-27 on Pipri–Prayagraj corridor (remaining 98 km)
May 9, 2026
For the remaining 98 km (Tanda-Surahupur) of the Pipri–Prayagraj corridor, 30 km is proposed to be developed in 2026-27.
May 2025 — UP plans North-South Corridor
May 2025
In May 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government asked officials to plan a North-South corridor focusing on connectivity from districts located on the Nepal border to districts in the southern parts of the state.
9.40-km road sanctioned last year on Pipri–Bansi–Siddharthnagar–Prayagraj corridor
2025
For the Pipri (India-Nepal border)–Bansi–Siddharthnagar–Prayagraj corridor, a 9.40-km road was sanctioned in 2025.
53.25-km Kushinagar–Zamania stretch sanctioned last year
2025
A 53.25-km four-lane section of the Kushinagar–Zamania route was sanctioned in 2025.
Kushinagar–Zamania stretch sanctioned (FY 2025–26)
2025
The 220-km Kushinagar–Zamania stretch of the North-South corridor was sanctioned in the financial year 2025–26.