Greater Noida to Construct 4km Elevated Expressway Link
The Greater Noida authority has approved a significant infrastructure project to build a 4km elevated road connecting Sector 4 with the Delhi–Meerut Expressway, aiming to ease traffic congestion and improve daily commutes.
InfrastructureGreater NoidaElevated RoadUrban PlanningTraffic CongestionReal EstateJun 01, 2025
The project, estimated to cost ₹400 crore, will be implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which will also oversee the land acquisition process. The elevated road will begin at the 130 Metre Wide Road in Sector 4, pass over the dense urban cluster of Shahberi and the township of Crossings Republik in Ghaziabad, before merging with the high-speed Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
Officials confirmed that development authorities from Greater Noida, Noida, and Ghaziabad will jointly bear the project cost. The move reflects growing inter-agency cooperation in tackling mobility challenges in the rapidly urbanising National Capital Region. According to senior officials from the Greater Noida authority, the proposal has received in-principle approval, and a formal request has been sent to NHAI to initiate a detailed project report. Once finalised, the project will progress to the land acquisition and construction phases.
The primary motivation behind the elevated corridor is the mounting traffic pressure in and around Noida Extension, where large-scale affordable housing development has brought a population boom over the past decade. The existing surface infrastructure has failed to keep pace, resulting in daily bottlenecks that severely impact the quality of life for residents. Officials explained that NHAI was brought into the project not only for its technical expertise in highway construction but also because of its recent success in acquiring land for the Delhi–Meerut Expressway in adjacent areas. Its experience is expected to expedite the process in both Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts, where land rates have long posed a challenge for local authorities.
The corridor will provide a direct route for Greater Noida and Noida Extension residents to access the high-speed expressway to Delhi and Meerut, reducing travel time significantly and relieving stress on arterial city roads. It is also expected to decongest bottlenecks such as the critical Kisan Chowk junction and nearby stretches currently clogged during peak hours. Experts in urban mobility and infrastructure planning have hailed the decision as a timely intervention that aligns with broader goals of sustainable transit-oriented development. “Elevated infrastructure must go hand-in-hand with pedestrian safety, last-mile public transport, and green buffers. If designed thoughtfully, this road can set new benchmarks for balanced urban expansion,” said a senior transport planner based in Delhi NCR.
Currently, residents of Crossings Republik and Noida Extension frequently report delays of over an hour while commuting distances as short as one or two kilometres during rush hour. The upcoming corridor, once operational, could bring measurable relief to these urban commuters. To complement the elevated road plan, Greater Noida authority officials also revealed parallel efforts underway to improve local traffic conditions through a mix of short and long-term measures. These include widening internal roads, removing roadside encroachments, and constructing an underpass at Kisan Chowk, which is projected to be ready within 18 months.
In addition, the authority recently completed the widening of a 1.5km stretch of Shahberi Road, which was subsequently opened to commuters. This local improvement has already started offering alternative access between Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. However, residents continue to urge officials to go beyond road construction. Many have stressed the need for better regulation of traffic flow, dedicated cycling lanes, and stricter enforcement against illegal parking and encroachments that choke road capacity.
“During peak hours, even a one-kilometre stretch can take over an hour to navigate. Road construction must be followed by proper maintenance, monitoring, and accountability to deliver real value to citizens,” said a resident of Gaur City in Noida Extension, reflecting the public sentiment. Urban planners have also highlighted that while elevated corridors can improve throughput, they should be planned with long-term resilience and low-carbon mobility in mind. Integrated planning with metro, bus services, and non-motorised transport infrastructure will be essential to make the road truly beneficial in the larger context of climate-resilient urban growth.
With land acquisition and environmental clearance still pending, the project timeline is yet to be formally announced. But with mounting pressure on the region’s road network and rising commuter density, the urgency to deliver solutions is evident. The elevated road, if executed with transparency and ecological care, could become a model for future inter-city mobility corridors in India’s fast-expanding urban regions. As the National Capital Region continues its transformation into a megapolis, infrastructure projects like this one carry more than just economic significance—they represent an evolving vision of equitable and efficient cities designed for the needs of all, including those commuting long distances daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new project approved by the Greater Noida authority?
The Greater Noida authority has approved a 4km elevated road linking Sector 4 with the Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The project is estimated to cost ₹400 crore.
Who will implement the project?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will implement the project and oversee land acquisition.
What are the benefits of the elevated road?
The elevated road will reduce travel time, relieve traffic congestion on arterial city roads, and provide a direct route to the Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
What additional measures are being taken to improve local traffic conditions?
Additional measures include widening internal roads, removing roadside encroachments, and constructing an underpass at Kisan Chowk.
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