Land Acquisition Begins for Six-Lane Link Project
The Uttar Pradesh Government has sanctioned Rs 1,204 crore for a 74.3-km link expressway. The project will link the Ganga and Yamuna Expressways in Greater Noida, costing around Rs 4,000 crore. Work on the proposed corridor is moving ahead, with authorities initiating key steps to take the project forward.
Route Plan and Structural Details
The new link road will start at the 44.3-km point of the Ganga Expressway in Siana, Bulandshahr. It will then merge with the Yamuna Expressway at the 24.8-km point near Sector-21 Film City.
Nearly 20 km of the stretch will fall within the YEIDA region, of which 9 km will be constructed as an elevated section. The expressway is planned to be 120 metres wide and will have six lanes.
Land Acquisition Across 16 Villages
For the project, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) will acquire nearly 740 acres of land. The land is spread across 16 villages in its notified area. These villages include Mehendipur Bangar, Bhai Pur Brahman, Rabupura, Bhunnatga, Myana, Fazilpur and Kallupura.
Once the land purchase is completed, YEIDA will transfer it to the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). UPEIDA will then undertake construction of the link expressway.
Impact on Airport and Regional Access
The proposed corridor will establish direct connectivity between the Ganga and Yamuna Expressways. It is expected to benefit residents in the region and improve access to the Noida International Airport.
The project will also increase the functional value of the Ganga Expressway and support smoother cargo movement towards the airport. In total, the link road will pass through 56 villages, including eight in Gautam Buddha Nagar and 48 in Bulandshahr.
Official Statement
“Link Expressway’s land purchase survey has been completed, and details have been sent to the government. The authority will complete the land purchase process and hand it over to UPEIDA. The expressway will be constructed by UPEIDA,” said R.K. Singh, CEO of YEIDA.