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Yamuna Expressway News: Nearly two months after the Yamuna Expressway Authority (YEIDA) changed the speed limits on Yamuna Expressway and Noida Expressway to avoid accidents due to fog in winter, it will be reverted to the usual 100 kmph from Sunday, February 16. The speed limits were lowered from December 15 to February 15 due to fog-related safety concerns. On the Noida Expressway, the speed limit was lowered to 75 kmph for light vehicles and 50 kmph for heavy vehicles. Similarly, on the Yamuna Expressway, the speed was reduced to 75 kmph for light vehicles and 60 kmph for heavy vehicles.

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Starting February 16, for light vehicles, the limit will return to 100 kmph on both Yamuna and Noida Expressways, while for heavy vehicles, it will be 80 kmph on Yamuna Expressway and 60 kmph on Noida Expressway, as per a TOI report. Traffic data from Jan to Dec last year show that Noida recorded 1,165 accidents, resulting in 462 fatalities and 966 injuries. Traffic police urged motorists to drive responsibly and adhere to speed limits to ensure road safety.

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In another update, YEIDA has announced a new plan to offer affordable residential plots, which is a significant step in tackling the housing difficulties faced by industrial workers. With plots priced between Rs 7 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh through a lottery system, the initiative targets workers making Rs 2.5 lakh or less yearly.

The authority's next board meeting will look into YEIDA's plan for affordable homes. The goal of this project is to provide assistance to workers who are having difficulty locating reasonably priced accommodation close to their places of employment, while industrial land prices in the Yamuna region continue to rise.

The region's industrial growth is still in its early stages, and the growing workforce has emphasised the urgent need for accessible and affordable housing options.