Ghaila, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced plans for a rapid rail corridor connecting Lucknow, Unnao, and Kanpur, modeled after the Delhi-Meerut RRTS. Additionally, an outer ring road will link key districts in the proposed State Capital Region, including Lucknow, Unnao, Sitapur, Hardoi, Barabanki, and Rae Bareli.

The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹1,450 crore for the Lucknow Metro Phase II,East-West corridor (Charbagh-Basant Kunj corridor). This funding will expedite the construction of the 11.16 km corridor, featuring 12 stations, and improve connectivity in the western parts of Lucknow. The corridor will cover 11.16 km from Charbagh to Basant Kunj at an estimated cost of ₹5,801 crore.

The inauguration of Lucknow's Green Corridor has been postponed to mid-March, pending the availability of dignitaries. The project aims to reduce travel time between Gomti Nagar, Hanuman Setu, and Nishatganj. The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned approximately ₹1,000 crore to accelerate work on phases 3 and 4 of the Lucknow Green Corridor, which aims to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion. Phases 2 through 4 are targeted for completion by mid-2026.