Live news feed — last updated 10 September 2026
Lucknow has been recognized as the top city in India for clean air in the 2026 Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, achieving a score of 198 out of 200 due to initiatives like electric buses and waste collection vehicles. This achievement is expected to bring long-term health benefits.
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.
Construction for the second phase of the Lucknow Metro, an East-West Corridor from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, is set to begin soon. The project, estimated at ₹5,800 crore, will feature 12 new stations, seven underground and five elevated. This expansion is expected to significantly enhance connectivity across the city.
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.
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