Relief For Delhi-NCR Commuters: New Highway From Okhla Barrage To Yamuna Expressway To Reduce Travel Time

Okhla Barrage - Yamuna Expressway: In a significant development in the Delhi-NCR region, a new highway project has been planned to connect Okhla Barrage with the Yamuna Expressway. The proposed highway would pass through the Hindon-Yamuna Doab and help ease traffic in the densely packed NCR region.

The highway will reportedly have either a 6-lane elevated or an 8-lane expressway on the ground level, thereby improving traffic movement and pollution. The project represents yet another timely response to the increased traffic demands concerning the public.

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Noida Authority Seeks National Highway Status

Noida Authority on September 18 proposed to the Principal Secretary of Uttar Pradesh's Public Works Department (UPPWD) to declare this route as a National Highway. Once cleared, this project will roll ahead, and the construction work will begin.

New Highway To Ease Traffic And Reduce Pollution

The new highway is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi and sustain an eco-friendly approach towards meeting the region's socio-economic needs.

This will be a promising development for the commuters, offering solutions for the increasing traffic while ensuring environmental sustainability in the Delhi-NCR region.

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