India, July 13 -- LUCKNOW Uttar Pradesh's road infrastructure is set for another major expansion with the Centre and the state government agreeing to fast-track a series of strategic national highways and connectivity projects that will strengthen links from Ayodhya to Jewar, Sonauli to Prayagraj and western Uttar Pradesh to the eastern region, while also boosting religious tourism and industrial growth.

Gadkari said developing world-class road connectivity in UP was among the Centre's top priorities, while chief minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that the state's expanding highway network would accelerate investment, industry, tourism and employment.

"Developing world-class road connectivity in UP is our priority. The state has emerged ...