The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the Kanpur-Kabrai Greenfield Expressway, a major infrastructure project expected to significantly improve connectivity between Kanpur and the Bundelkhand region. With an estimated cost of Rs 7145.14 crore, the four-lane access-controlled expressway will also strengthen road links between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. AdvertisementRoute and key featuresThe expressway will begin at Magrasa on the Kanpur Ring Road and terminate at Kabrai on the Banda-Rae Bareli route. AdvertisementDistricts covered by the expresswayThe new expressway will pass through five districts:Kanpur NagarFatehpurHamirpurMahobaKabraiIt will also provide direct connectivity to the Pukhrayan-Ghatampur-Bindki route, Hamirpur-Kalpi Road, Hamirpur-Rath Road and the Bundelkhand Expressway. AdvertisementBoost to regional connectivity and economyThe expressway is expected to enhance connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, particularly across the Bundelkhand region.