Noida Yamuna Pushta corridor: 31.2km 6-lane elevated road planned to ease airport-bound traffic

The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and irrigation department teams on Tuesday inspected the Yamuna Pushta road to assess the feasibility and alignment of a proposed elevated corridor.

Traffic on the expressway is expected to rise sharply once the Noida International Airport becomes operational later this month. (AI Image)

Officials said the proposed 31.2km six-lane elevated road, from Okhla Barrage near Sector 94 to the Yamuna Expressway near Gharbara village, opposite Gautam Buddha University, is being planned as a key alternative route.

It will run along the Yamuna embankment, link sectors in central Noida, and eventually merge with the Yamuna Expressway after crossing the Hindon river. Three loops are also proposed to improve access to adjoining sectors. (AI Image)

Officials said the corridor will pass through sectors 95, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 and 135—areas that house several offices, institutions and residential complexes.

Noida Authority CEO Krishna Karunesh confirmed that officials inspected the alignment on Tuesday. "The road will improve connectivity for commuters travelling from Noida towards Greater Noida and Jewar," he said.

A three-member team from Almondz Global Infra, the consultant appointed by UPEIDA, will assess technical viability, route alignment and environmental considerations. Once the firm submits its report, the Authority will draw up a detailed project report within three months. Construction is expected to take around two years, with costs shared by the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna authorities.