LUCKNOW, July 8 -- Commuters in Lucknow will soon get relief from traffic congestion as the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) accelerates construction under its ambitious Green Corridor project. With key stretches nearing completion, the authority aims to finish major portions of the project by Diwali.

LDA executive engineer and project in-charge Ajeet Singh confirmed that the stretch from Nishatganj to Samta Mulak intersection, among the most critical in the corridor, is already 75% complete. "If everything goes to plan, this section will be opened for public use by next month," Singh said, adding that construction is in full swing.

LDA officials confirmed that the stretch between IIM Road and Pakka Pul has already been operational f...