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Delhi Noida Greater Noida expressway: In a major push to the National Capital Region (NCR) connectivity, the region is set to get another expressway, connecting Delhi, Noida, and Greater Noida to the long-awaited Jewar Airport. The central government has given a green signal to a 30-kilometre-long expressway, which will link the National Capital Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Noida International Airport.

The newly sanctioned expressway will be built parallel to the existing Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, following the course of the Yamuna River. Following its completion, the expressway will connect the Pushta Road with Noida-Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressways.

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The proposal was presented by Gautam Buddha Nagar MP Dr Mahesh Sharma, which was later approved by the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Gadkari affirmed his support for the expressway while he was on a visit to Jewar airport. Gadkari assured that the National Highway Authority of India will ‘seriously consider’ the proposal and make sure that the project does not suffer from a lack of funds.

Projects Worth Rs 1.2 Lakh Crore Underway In NCR

During his visit, the Union Minister said that currently, there are several projects underway in the NCR region, which are estimated to cost Rs 1.2 lakh crore. He further added that Rs 60,000 worth of projects have been completed. He further said that the central government is poised to invest Rs 40,000-50,000 crore more in future development initiatives.

Delhi-Noida-Greater Noida Benefits

Once completed, the expressway will decongest the burdened and overcrowded 25-km-long Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.

The influx of vehicles on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway has led to extreme traffic chaos and congestion, mainly during the peak hours.

The expressway handles around 5 lakh vehicles every day. While around 2 lakh of these vehicles enter via the DND flyover, the remaining three lakh vehicles come in from Chilla Border and Kalindi Kunj.

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The Project Moved From UPEIDA To NHAI

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary initially asked UPEIDA to implement a project and share costs with Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway Authorities. However, Noida Authority later suggested that NHAI take over the project to secure better funding.