A basement at a residential society in Crossings Republik, Ghaziabad, collapsed due to heavy rains on Thursday, damaging several vehicles parked there.

A basement of a residential society in Ghaziabad collapsed due to incessant rain in NCR. The incident occurred near Crossings Republik. Multiple vehicles parked in the basement were being removed.

Daily commuters on GT Road between Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan and Dadri face severe congestion, particularly at Chaudhary More, New Bus Stand and railway crossing, with journey times of 45 minutes to one hour.

Proposed 12-km elevated road corridor, estimated at Rs 650 crore, part of wider GT Road redevelopment plan. Detailed Project Report and survey completed by Setu Nigam. Proposal pushed by Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg and sent to Uttar Pradesh government for approval.

Elevated road would allow through traffic to bypass busy intersections while local vehicles use surface road below. Expected to reduce travel time to 15-20 minutes, cutting commute by nearly one hour daily. Will reduce delays at four major signals.

Corridor would improve connectivity between Ghaziabad, Crossings Republik, Greater Noida West and Dadri Road, benefiting industrial hubs in Surajpur, Kot and Dadri. Also expected to reduce pressure on Delhi-Meerut Expressway service lanes.

GT Road connects Delhi with Ghaziabad; traffic from Delhi, Seelampur, Sahibabad, Mohan Nagar and Ghanta Ghar converges at Lal Kuan. Heavy industrial traffic moves towards Dadri NTPC, Kot and nearby areas.

Infrastructure improvement expected to boost residential demand. Current property prices: 2BHK homes below Rs 45 lakh in Dadri; 2BHK and 3BHK apartments below Rs 65 lakh in Lal Kuan and Crossings Republik.

Project awaiting state government approval. Preliminary work includes land acquisition, encroachment removal and utility shifting. Construction expected to begin within next year, developed in phases.

A 12-km elevated road has been proposed to connect Lal Kuan in Ghaziabad to Dadri in Greater Noida, addressing severe traffic congestion on GT Road. Currently, the journey takes 45 minutes to one hour; the new corridor could reduce it to 15-20 minutes.

Project Details:

• Estimated cost: Rs 650 crore
• Prepared by Setu Nigam
• Detailed Project Report and survey work completed
• Awaiting state government approval
• Proposed by Ghaziabad MP Atul Garg

Design: Elevated section will carry through traffic above existing road while surface road continues for local city traffic, bypassing local intersections and reducing stops at four major signals.

Congestion Sources: Traffic converges from Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Aligarh route, and industrial traffic towards Dadri NTPC, Kot and nearby industrial zones.

Benefits:

• Direct connectivity between Lal Kuan, Ghaziabad and Dadri Road
• Improved freight movement to Surajpur, Kot and Dadri industrial areas
• Reduced pressure on Delhi-Meerut Expressway service lanes
• Better access to Greater Noida West and Crossings Republik

Real Estate Impact: Infrastructure upgrades expected to boost property demand in Lal Kuan, Dadri, Kot Village and Roza-Yakubpur. Current pricing: 2BHK homes below Rs 45 lakh on Dadri side; 2BHK and 3BHK under Rs 65 lakh in Lal Kuan and Crossings Republik.

Ghaziabad’s real estate market is described as booming in 2026, supported by strong infrastructure, key transport corridors and demand from NCR commuters.

• Indirapuram remains the city’s top residential destination, with strong infrastructure, entertainment and family hubs, NH-24 (Delhi–Meerut Expressway), proximity to the RRTS corridor and metro, and reported 73% property price growth in the past five years.
• Siddharth Vihar, along the NH-24 corridor, is identified as one of Ghaziabad’s fastest-emerging hotspots, driven by major infrastructure expansion and better connectivity to Greater Noida and Delhi via the Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
• Raj Nagar Extension is positioned as a budget-housing option with modern amenities, wide roads, proximity to NH-34, planned infrastructure and connectivity improvements by the Ghaziabad Development Authority, and strong rental yields.
• Vaishali is noted as a well-established residential area with metro and road connectivity, social infrastructure, and proximity to Delhi and Noida.
• Crossings Republik is presented as a planned township offering affordable investment options, competitive prices, lifestyle amenities and green spaces.

The article says the township appeal also comes from hospitals, recreational facilities and educational institutes.