LDA speeds up road work on Green Corridor project
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Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to expedite the construction of a 24-metre-wide, four-lane road that will link Shaheed Path and Kisan Path as part of its Green Corridor project.
The road is being developed along the right bank of the Gomti and aims to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in the region.
LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar inspected the site on Wednesday and directed officials to start earth-levelling and identify all land falling within the proposed embankment alignment. A joint team comprising officials from engineering zone-1, the land acquisition section and the project implementation unit (PIU) was formed to resolve alignment issues and remove encroachments.
Kumar proposed setting up a site office behind the Ekana cricket stadium for better project monitoring. He also reviewed the proposed 45-metre-wide road adjacent to the stadium, in line with the city's master plan.
In CG City, he assessed progress on cofferdam construction in the wetland area, where a 6-metre-wide pathway is being developed. He directed officials to increase manpower and coordinate with the revenue department to resolve land acquisition issues.
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The VC also visited Sanskriti School, where sports facilities are under construction. He instructed the engineering team to expedite pending work, including basement flooring, drainage and electrical installations.
"Our focus is on timely delivery and integrated planning. The Green Corridor is not just about infrastructure — it's about building sustainable urban growth. Every department must work in unison to ensure quality and speed," said Kumar.
Chief engineer Navneet Sharma, PIU in-charge AK Sengar and executive engineers Manoj Sagar and Ajit Kumar were present during the inspections.
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