Noida-Greater Noida Expressway Project Stalled: Irrigation Dept. Denies NOC

• A proposed 30 km parallel expressway along the Yamuna to ease traffic on the existing Noida Expressway is stalled.
• The Irrigation Department denied a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the parallel expressway, citing concerns about flood control and river drainage.
• Noida Authority is now focusing on fully operationalizing 45-meter wide sector roads parallel to the existing expressway as an interim solution.
• These sector roads have three incomplete sections between Sector 163 and 167 due to pending land acquisition and farmer protests.
• The parallel expressway project is not abandoned, with efforts to secure approval ongoing, while sector road completion is prioritized due to rising traffic.

Why It Matters: Noida-Greater Noida Expressway project stalled, impacting traffic relief for thousands.