CCEA approves Rs 6,969-crore four-lane National Highway-927 to boost connectivity and trade in Uttar Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Wednesday approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 spanning 101.515 kilometers from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh, at a cost of Rs 6,969.04 crore. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).

“The project will significantly improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance road safety in the region,” Vaishnav said, noting that the upgraded corridor is expected to cut travel time between Barabanki and Bahraich to about one hour. He added that the development would also improve fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle operating costs, delivering broad economic benefits.

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The existing Barabanki-Bahraich stretch has long been affected by sharp curves, geometric deficiencies, and congestion in built-up areas across both districts. The new access-controlled highway, along with continuous service roads, is designed to bypass major habitations, ensuring smoother traffic flow and safer travel conditions.

The minister said the project will play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across Uttar Pradesh. The corridor will link three economic nodes, two social nodes, and twelve logistics nodes, strengthening multimodal integration in the region. It will also improve access to important transport infrastructure, including the strategically significant Rupaidiha Land Port and nearby airports.

The highway is also poised to become a critical cross-border trade route between India and Nepal via Nepalganj, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers.

Beyond improving accessibility for remote districts like Bahraich and Shravasti, the project is expected to stimulate agricultural trade, tourism, and cross-border commerce, driving socio-economic growth. The initiative aligns with the government’s PM GatiShakti plan, emphasizing integrated infrastructure development to accelerate growth and enhance logistics efficiency.