End to traffic woes? Chilla road boost for Delhi-Noida commute

The long-delayed Chilla elevated road project has picked up pace, with construction now 47% complete. Officials say the 5.5 km, six-lane corridor is moving with urgency and is likely to be completed by June 2027, ahead of its December 2027 deadline (Picture credits: Yogesh Kumar)

The corridor is aimed at easing heavy congestion at the Noida entry gate and reducing pressure on the Noida Expressway. Once operational, it is expected to streamline traffic movement between Delhi and Noida, improving daily commute conditions.

Designed as an alternative route, the elevated road will benefit commuters travelling towards Greater Noida and the upcoming Noida International Airport, offering a smoother and quicker connectivity option once completed.

The project is expected to ease traffic snarls on the busy stretch between Mayur Vihar and Mahamaya Flyover, which frequently witnesses heavy congestion, especially during peak hours.

Work resumed in March last year and has since accelerated. Officials said foundation work is complete and all 85 piers have been erected, with the next phase focusing on pier caps and superstructure development.

Following pier cap construction, girders or precast segments will be installed to build the structure. Deck slabs will then be cast to enable traffic movement, marking the final stages of construction.

First conceived in 2012, the project faced multiple setbacks including clearance delays, funding issues, pipeline realignment and Covid disruption. By 2020, only 13% work was done, with construction stalled for several years.

The project saw cost revisions from Rs 605 crore to Rs 893 crore after fresh tenders. Disputes over materials and payments briefly affected progress, but issues were later resolved, allowing construction to continue without compromise on quality.