In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 129, answered on January 29, 2026, regarding the Lucknow-Sitapur six-lane National Highway project, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways (Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari) stated that consultancy services for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation were awarded on January 14, 2026. Project approval will depend on the DPR's outcome, considering viability, traffic density, and synergy with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport infrastructure in India.
Lucknow-Sitapur six-lane National Highway: The specific highway project that is the subject of the question.
Detailed Project Report (DPR): A comprehensive report required for the Lucknow-Sitapur six-lane National Highway project's planning and approval.
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP): A national plan for integrated infrastructure development.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 129
ANSWERED ON 29TH JANUARY, 2026
LUCKNOW-SITAPUR SIX-LANE NH
129. SHRI RAKESH RATHOR:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार् ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Lucknow–
Sitapur six-lane National Highway has been prepared, if so, the
details thereof;
(b) whether the said project has been approved by the
Government;
(c) if so, the time-frame for completion of the said project and the
estimated cost thereof; and
(d) whether the Government proposes to incorporate the latest
technological and environment-friendly innovations in the
development of the said National Highway and if so, the details
thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) to (d) The consultancy services for preparation of Detailed
Project Report (DPR) for 6-laning of Lucknow-Sitapur highway has
been awarded on 14.01.2026. The approval of the project would be
based on outcome of DPR including viability, traffic density and
synergy with PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP).
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