Uttar Pradesh22h ago

UP expressways cut speeds to 80 kmph from Nov 1 for fog season

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What happened

Uttar Pradesh will lower speed limits on the Agra-Lucknow and Purvanchal expressways from November 1 to February 15. The move is part of the authority's winter safety protocol for the fog season.

Whether you commute between Lucknow and Agra or drive freight on the Purvanchal expressway, slower limits mean longer travel times. The change aims to cut fog-season crashes on routes many families and businesses depend on.

The facts

1Speed limits drop on November 1 and stay in force until February 15
2Light motor vehicles: limit reduced from 100 kmph to 80 kmph on Agra-Lucknow and Purvanchal expressways
3Heavy vehicles: limit reduced from 80 kmph to 60 kmph during the same period

Sources

Read at Hindustan Times — Lucknow ↗

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Check the posted limits before driving the Agra-Lucknow or Purvanchal expressway on or after November 1.