IIM Road, Lucknow

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has developed a ₹350 crore project to revamp the city's drainage infrastructure and address recurring waterlogging issues. The plan includes constructing new pumping stations, automating existing ones, and rejuvenating 14 ponds to increase rainwater storage capacity.

Lucknow is undergoing significant transformation with many infrastructure projects. LDA has approved 120 projects totaling ₹266 crore, including a ₹25 crore water laser light and sound show at the Gomti riverfront, East-West metro corridor , procurement of firefighting platforms, and Kanpur Lucknow Expressway.

The real estate market in Lucknow is experiencing growth with several new housing projects planned for launch in 2026. Shalimar Group is set to launch key projects including phases of the Shalimar OneWorld township, Shalimar Gallant West in Mahanagar, and Garden Bay Crown on IIM Road, offering luxury apartments and family homes.

LDA has approved a comprehensive package of 120 projects totaling Rs 266 crore to enhance urban infrastructure, public amenities, tourism, and emergency response. Key initiatives include a Rs 25 crore water laser light and sound show at the Gomti riverfront, Rs 68 crore for advanced firefighting platforms, amongst many other smaleer projects.

Commercial flight operations began at Noida International Airport on June 15, 2026, with the inaugural IndiGo flight originating from Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. This new air route is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between Noida and Lucknow, offering a more efficient travel option.

A three-lane flyover, measuring 1,811.72 meters, will be constructed at the Dubagga intersection on the Lucknow-Hardoi route at a cost of ₹305.31 crore. This project has received cabinet approval and is expected to significantly ease congestion at this major traffic hub in Lucknow.

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved 15 major development proposals, collectively valued at approximately ₹2,500 crore. Among these is a new integrated township in Amausi, near the airport corridor, aimed at planned urban expansion. These approvals, covering residential, commercial, and institutional projects, are expected to boost housing supply

The 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by February 2026. This project, built at a cost of Rs 4,700 crore, will reduce travel time between Lucknow's Amausi area and Kanpur to just 40 minutes. The expressway is anticipated to strengthen daily commuting and industrial movement between the two cities.

LDA has approved proposals for seven new private townships and four major residential schemes, set to be launched in 2026. These developments, spread over 385 acres, are expected to attract ₹10,000 crore in investment and create thousands of jobs, particularly in Mohanlalganj and Sarojininagar tehsils. Additionally, 1,100 EWS homes will be built in Sharda Nagar .