Noida authority has initiated the process of land acquisition for the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region project. The process will cover 37 villages in Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Greater Noida authority has decided to build a 4km elevated road from Tilapta intersection to Container Depot in Dadri to address heavy traffic congestion on this stretch.

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.

District administration directed NHAI, IGL and concerned agencies to expedite drainage work after industrial units in Chhapraula-Dadri industrial belt reported ongoing work on National Highway-91 causing persistent waterlogging during rains and affecting manufacturing operations.

District magistrate Medha Roopam met with office-bearers of Chhapraula-Dadri Industrial Association who reported incomplete drainage infrastructure linked to NHAI works causing waterlogging in parts of industrial area and disrupting manufacturing work.

DM directed concerned departments to complete pending work within stipulated timelines and maintain regular coordination with industrial stakeholders. DM stated: "The problems highlighted by industrial units have a direct impact on industrial production and commercial activities. All departments have been directed to work in coordination and ensure that pending issues are resolved at the earliest."

Industrial representatives stated drainage issue persisted long-term, with water accumulating during heavy rainfall affecting vehicle and worker movement. Requested expedited completion of pending works to prevent recurring disruptions.

Meeting also addressed power supply and utility infrastructure issues. District administration assured concerns would be taken up with respective departments and monitored until resolution.

Administrative action taken over absence of officials: salary of UPPCL executive engineer withheld for failing to attend review meeting; Noida authority general manager (projects) noted absent.