Cabinet clears Rs 69.69 billion Barabanki-Bahraich highway

20 Mar 2026 CW Team

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 4-lane stretch of National Highway-927 connecting Barabanki and Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated cost of Rs 69.69 billion.

The 101.5-km project forms part of the larger Lucknow–Rupaidiha corridor and will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The proposed upgrade aims to significantly improve road infrastructure and ease traffic movement across the region.

According to officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the existing Barabanki-Bahraich stretch faces several challenges, including geometric shortcomings, sharp curves, and congestion in densely populated areas. The new design will address these issues by introducing an access-controlled 4-lane highway with continuous service roads.

The upgraded highway will bypass major settlements, helping decongest urban stretches while increasing average travel speeds. Once completed, the travel time between Barabanki and Bahraich is expected to be reduced to nearly one hour.

Officials highlighted the strategic importance of the project, noting that it will strengthen cross-border trade and transit between India and Nepal. The corridor will provide improved connectivity to the Nepalgunj border and enhance access to the Rupaidiha Land Port, a key trade gateway.

Additionally, the highway is expected to improve connectivity to remote districts such as Bahraich and Shravasti, supporting regional economic development and better integration with national transport networks.

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