Places to See in Lucknow
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3 public-works wonders, catalogued in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — every entry sourced from news reports, RTI replies and civic archives.
Lucknow has spent no small sum on attractions of unmatched ambition. Below, ranked as filed, are the public-works entries every visitor should know about before their next trip through the city. Whichever route you take, the guide covers what to see, its current status, and roughly how much it cost the public to build.
Lucknow Metro — Showpiece Line Running at a Loss
The only operational corridor of a system sanctioned at ₹6,928 crore sees only a fraction of expected ridership — at Hussainganj station roughly 600 people board/alight daily, and about half the seats run empty between Charbagh and the airport.
Kukrail (Khurram Nagar) Flyover — 8 Years to Build 5.8km
The 5.8km, six-lane flyover was sanctioned in 2009 but took nearly eight years of construction, plagued by "several construction snags and other issues," before opening in March 2019, three weeks behind even its extended deadline.
Purvanchal Expressway — Road Caves In 11 Months After Inauguration
Less than a year after PM inauguration, the October 2022 monsoon caused wide stretches of the flagship expressway to cave in, with potholes up to 15 feet deep, triggering accidents and vehicle damage across multiple sections.
Frequently Asked
Visitor questions
What is the number one place to see in Lucknow?
Our editors rank by a mix of visitor rating and sheer audacity. Scroll the list below — it's ordered as filed, oldest first.
Are these attractions safe to visit?
Define 'safe'. Daylight visits are advised. Maintain distance from open manholes, leaning structures, and anything under active repair. We accept no liability; neither does anyone else, which is rather the theme.
How much did these projects cost?
Where public figures exist, they're listed on each attraction's page, sourced from tenders, budgets and RTI replies. Several projects have no publicly disclosed final cost — that's noted too.
Can I suggest an attraction for this guide?
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