- By Yashashvi Tak
- Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Noida Traffic Alert: Taj Highway traffic will be diverted to service lanes from Monday for three months as excavation work begins on an underpass between Tigri roundabout and Gaur Chowk. The diversion is likely to cause congestion at one of Greater Noida West's busiest intersections.
"The main carriageway will remain closed for excavation works for the underpass," said Prabhat Shankar, senior manager, Greater Noida Authority. He added that around 35 percent of the underpass construction is already complete, with the entire project slated for completion by May next year.
Diversions
Gaur Chowk Underpass: A new underpass is under construction to provide a direct connection between Greater Noida, Gaur City, and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME).
Service Lane Diversion: Vehicles are being rerouted to service lanes on both sides of Gaur Chowk while the main carriageway remains closed for underpass work.
Shahberi-Crossing Republik Route: Commuters traveling from Noida to Ghaziabad and Delhi via Shahberi can take the Shahberi-Crossing Republik road as an alternate route.
About Tigri Roundabout And Gaur Chowk Underpass
The 700-metre-long underpass, running parallel to Taj Highway at Gaur Chowk, is part of a long-term plan to ease traffic in one of Greater Noida West’s busiest corridors. Designed as a six-lane project, it aims to provide a direct connection between Greater Noida, Gaur City, and DME, allowing vehicles to bypass Gaur Chowk. Of the total length, 350 metres extend on each side of the chowk, with the project estimated to cost Rs 92 crore.
“This stretch already sees heavy traffic. Residents from Gaur City and Ghaziabad use this route to reach Greater Noida West,” said Amarjeet, a Gaur City resident.
Underpass Highlights
1. Greater Noida West commuters are set to get relief from traffic jams as an underpass is being constructed to ease congestion at Gaur Chowk.
2. The slab or roof of the underpass has been completed and is expected to open for vehicles soon.
3. After the demolition of the roundabout at Gaur Chowk, vehicles traveling from Noida to Greater Noida’s Ek Murti will be able to pass through directly, easing traffic congestion.
4. On the Taj Highway running parallel to the underpass, drivers will need to turn left before the Gaur intersection and then take a U-turn.
5. The main goal of the underpass is to address traffic jams in Greater Noida West and provide a direct connection between Greater Noida, Gaur City, and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway.
6. The underpass will allow vehicles to bypass Gaur Chowk, significantly reducing the traffic load at the intersection.
7. Under the redevelopment plan, the size of the existing rotary at Gaur Chowk will be reduced, and the iconic four statues will be re-installed in the center of the intersection.