Noida’s Second Expressway Plan Gains Momentum: Gadkari Says No Shortage Of Funds, Will Seriously Consider Proposal

Plans for a second expressway in Noida to ease congestion on the busy Noida-Greater Noida corridor have gained fresh momentum, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, indicating the Centre’s willingness to back the project financially, reported Times of India.

Speaking at the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ tree plantation event near Noida International Airport in Jewar on Tuesday (8 July), Gadkari said the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would seriously consider the proposal put forth by the Noida Authority and Gautam Budh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma for a new 30 km bypass along the Yamuna embankment.

“We have no shortage of funds,” Gadkari assured, adding that the ministry is already executing infrastructure projects worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the Delhi-NCR region.

Noida’s push for a parallel expressway comes amid mounting traffic pressures on the existing 25 km Noida Expressway, which handles nearly five lakh vehicles daily.

The proposed bypass aims to provide an alternative route from Delhi to the upcoming Noida International Airport, helping travellers avoid the congested urban stretch.

Earlier this year, the Noida Authority granted in-principle approval for the project.

NHAI initially backed out of the project, citing procedural delays in declaring the Yamuna Pushta Road a national highway. However, Noida authority reportedly remains keen on NHAI building the project.

A formal commitment from the highway authority is awaited.

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