Haryana Approves ₹460 Cr Yamuna Bridge Linking Noida & Faridabad

Haryana and UP to Share Cost for Key FNG Expressway Link

The Haryana government approved the construction of a 550-meter-long Yamuna bridge that will directly link Noida and Faridabad, located near Lalpur Village. The bridge is an integral portion of the 56-kilometer-long Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad (FNG) Expressway and will contribute to lessening traffic congestion. The project, proposed for the first time almost thirty years ago, is likely to be completed by 2027 at an estimated cost of ₹460 crore.

Direct Route to Cut Travel Time by Half

Currently, an estimated 1 lakh people travel every day from Noida to Faridabad via the Noida Expressway and Kalindi Kunj Road. This route is frequently jammed, adding almost 32 km to the travel distance. Therefore, travelers take over an hour to cover the distance.

With the new bridge, travel time will be reduced to just 30 minutes. The direct connection will also reduce traffic in Delhi, as vehicles will no longer have to traverse through the city to access Faridabad from Noida.

Haryana Agrees to Fund 50% of the Bridge

Last year, the NCR Planning Board suggested that Uttar Pradesh and Haryana share the bridge’s cost equally. Noida had agreed to the arrangement, but Haryana had not acquired the required land, causing further delays.

Recently, Haryana’s Minister for Urban Local Bodies and Civil Aviation, Vipul Goel, announced that the state government has now agreed to contribute 50% of the total cost. This decision has resolved a long-standing funding issue and paved the way for the project to move forward.

Project Delayed for Three Decades

The FNG Expressway was first planned in 1989 with a budget of ₹1,000 crore. However, the project faced multiple setbacks due to land acquisition issues, funding constraints, and a lack of coordination between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

A major point of disagreement between the two states was the funding of the Yamuna Bridge. Both sides were reluctant to take on the financial responsibility. However, in 2023, the project gained momentum when former Ghaziabad MP VK Singh urged the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to step in and take over the incomplete sections.

Current Status of FNG Expressway

The FNG Expressway, which stretches from Chhajarsi along National Highway 9 in Ghaziabad to NH2 in Faridabad via Noida, is still under construction. Different sections of the expressway are progressing at varying speeds.

So far, the Noida Authority has completed 11.6 km out of the total 23 km of the expressway that passes through Noida. The remaining 12.1 km is estimated to cost ₹1,314 crore and includes several key pending sections:

• A 650-meter elevated road in Chhajarsi, estimated at ₹61 crore.
• A one-lane stretch near Sorkha village.
• A 200-meter section in Shahadra near Sector 143 was delayed due to land disputes.
• An elevated road over the Hindon is awaiting approval from the irrigation department.
• An underpass at the intersection of the FNG and Noida Expressway remains incomplete.

Completion Expected by 2027

With Haryana now agreeing to fund its share, the construction of the Yamuna Bridge is expected to begin soon. Once completed, the FNG Expressway will provide a seamless connection between Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. The revised deadline for the project is 2027, bringing hope for smoother travel for thousands of commuters.

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