Asia’s first cycle highway inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh

Asia’s first cycle highway inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh

Asia’s first and longest cycle highway was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh. It is also India’s first cycle highway.
The 207-km-long cycle highway runs between Etawah and Agra. It was inaugurated by state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Key facts

  • The cycle highway has been constructed by the UP public works department. It runs parallel to the main highway.
  • It is about 7-feet-wide and is separated by a divider from main highway which ensures the safety of cyclists.
  • The track begins from the lion safari in Etawah. Along its path it dots 92 villages across the two districts. It criss-crosses the natural beauty of the Chambal and Yamuna rivers
  • On its way it has tourist destinations like Naugava ka Quila, Raja Bhoj ki Haveli, and Bateshwarnath Temple.
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2 Comments

  1. vivek sharma

    December 3, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I congratulate the Chief Minister Sh. Akhilesh Yadav for this and his innovative thinking. In cities too a pedestrian path along the road should be built so that people can walk freely without fear to be hit by a vehicle.
    Well Done Sir.

    Reply
  2. vivek sharma

    December 3, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I congratulate the Chief Minister Sh. Akhilesh Yadav for this and his innovative thinking. In cities too a pedestrian path along the road should be built so that people can walk freely without fear to be hit by a vehicle.
    Well Done Sir.

    Reply

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