Afcons Wins Rs 3,469 Crore Contracts for Jewar Expressway and Lucknow Metro Projects
Afcons Infrastructure has secured two engineering, procurement, and construction contracts in Uttar Pradesh worth about Rs 3,469 crore. The larger contract, valued at around Rs 2,086 crore, involves building the 24.5-km Jewar Link Expressway, connecting Noida International Airport and linking major expressways. The second contract, worth approximately Rs 1,383 crore, covers a 6.52-km underground section of the Lucknow Metro Phase-1B, including seven stations and related infrastructure. These projects aim to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel times, and support economic growth in western and central Uttar Pradesh.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 29 Oct, 03:23 pm. Other outlets followed.