CCEA Greenlights ₹7,145 Cr Kanpur-Kabrai Greenfield Highway Project

✍️ Business Standard 🗓 01 Jul 2026, 03:16 PM 👁 3

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has sanctioned the development of a new greenfield highway connecting Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated cost of ₹7,145 crore.

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the construction of a significant greenfield highway project. This new road will link Kanpur and Kabrai, both located in Uttar Pradesh.

The project, which is estimated to cost ₹7,145 crore, aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate smoother transportation in the region. Greenfield projects involve the construction of new infrastructure on undeveloped land.

This development is expected to boost economic activity and improve logistical efficiency by providing a direct and modern transportation corridor.