Yamuna Expressway

Yamuna Expressway
यमुना एक्सप्रेसवे
Route information
Length:	165 km (102.53 mi)
Major junctions
From:	Greater Noida
To:	Agra
Location
States:	Uttar Pradesh
Highway system
Indian Road Network National • Expressways • State

Yamuna Expressway (Hindi: यमुना एक्सप्रेसवे), formerly known as Taj Expressway was conceived with the idea of reducing the travel time between Delhi and Agra. This ambitious project was announced by the Mayawati Government around 2001, but it couldn't start because of change of government in the state in 2003. The project was reactivated in 2007 when Mayawati regained the seat of power in the state.

Yamuna Expressway is a 6-lane (extendable to 8 lanes) access-controlled expressway, connecting Delhi-Noida-Greater Noida with Agra.

The Expressway was developed in three phases:

• Phase I: Expressway Stretch between Greater Noida & proposed Taj International Aviation Hub (near village Jewar on the southern tip of Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar).
• Phase-II: Expressway Stretch between proposed Taj International Aviation Hub and an intermediate destination between proposed Taj International Aviation Hub & Agra.
• Phase III: Expressway Stretch between intermediate destination & Agra.

According to an Indian newspaper report on November 9, 2011, the project was 99% complete. The report claimed the Expressway may open up for public use sometime in December 2011, with a speed limit of 100 kilometer per hour for light motor vehicles and 60 kilometer per hour for heavy vehicles. Strict rules shall apply on vehicles allowed to enter the expressway, with a required minimum speed limit. The Expressway will feature CCTV cameras every 5 kilometers along the expressway for safety and accident assistance; mobile radars to monitor compliance with minimum and maximum speed limits; and one highway patrol every 25 kilometer. Once released for public use, the report claimed that the Expressway is expected to be used by over 100,000 vehicles every day, and reduce transfer times between New Delhi and Agra by half.

However, now The Times of India claims that the expressway is likely to open for public use in March 2012.

Yamuna Expressway is being implemented by Jaypee Group. According to Jaypee, the Expressway is expected to start commercial service before March 2012., about two years ahead of its original target completion date.

The objectives of the expressway are as follows:

• To provide a fast moving corridor to minimize the travel time.
• To connect the main townships / commercial centres on the eastern side of Yamuna.
• To ensure development of adjoining area.
• To relieve NH-2 which is already congested and runs through the heart of cities like Faridabad, Ballabgarh and Palwal.
• Reduce pollution and carbon footprint of vehicles travelling between New Delhi and Agra (commercial as well as tourists visiting the Taj Mahal).
• Improve vehicle fuel mileage efficiency, reduce wear and tear on vehicles, and reduce logistical costs.
• Enable farmers in western Uttar Pradesh to move agricultural, horticultural and milk products rapidly to major cities.
• Accelerate movement of supplies and help to affected areas during Yamuna floods and other emergencies.

Facts

• Length - 165 km
• Right of Way - 100 mt.
• Number of Lane - 6 Lanes (extendable to 8 lanes)
• Type of Pavement - Rigid (Concrete)
• Interchange - 7
• Main Toll Plaza - 5
• Toll Plaza on Interchange Loop - 7
• Underpass - 35
• Rail Over Bridge - 1
• Major Bridge - 1
• Minor Bridge - 42
• Cart Track Crossing - 68
• Culverts - 183
• Vehicular Underpasses - 70

See also

• Indian road network
• Ganga Expressway
• Taj International Airport
• Noida
• Greater Noida
• 2011 land acquisition protests in Uttar Pradesh

External links

• Official Website