Yamuna Expressway
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Yamuna Expressway formerly known as Taj Expressway project was conceived with the idea of reducing the travel time between Noida
and Agra
. It is the ambitious project launched by the Mayawati Government.
It will be a 6-lane (extendable to 8 lanes) access-controlled Expressway and will connect Delhi with Agra via Mathura.
The Expressway is to be developed in three phases:-
According to an Indian newspaper report, the project is 99% complete as of November 2011. 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 about 50%.
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:
Noida
Noida , short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Area, is an area in India under the management of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority . Noida came into administrative existence on 17 April 1976 and celebrates 17 April as "Noida Day". It was set up as part of an urbanization...
and Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
. It is the ambitious project launched by the Mayawati Government.
It will be a 6-lane (extendable to 8 lanes) access-controlled Expressway and will connect Delhi with Agra via Mathura.
The Expressway is to be developed in three phases:-
- Phase I: Expressway Stretch between Greater NoidaGreater NoidaGreater Noida is located in the Gautam Budh Nagar district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . It is under the purview of the National Capital Region of India...
& Taj International AirportTaj International AirportThe Taj International Airport is a proposed airport to be built in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Near the Delhi-NCR region, India.It is designed to serve the people of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Haryana...
. - Phase-II: Expressway Stretch between Taj International Airport and an intermediate destination between Taj International Airport & AgraAgraAgra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
. - Phase III: Expressway Stretch between intermediate destination & AgraAgraAgra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
.
According to an Indian newspaper report, the project is 99% complete as of November 2011. 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 about 50%.
Yamuna Expressway is being implemented by Jaypee Group
Jaypee Group
The Jaypee Group is an Indian conglomerate based in Noida, India. It was founded by Jaiprakash Gaur which is involved in well diversified infrastructure conglomerate with business interests in Engineering & Construction, Power, Cement, Real Estate, Hospitality, Expressways, Sports & Education...
. 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 - 185 km
- Right of Way - 100m
- 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
- Ganga ExpresswayGanga ExpresswayThe Ganga Expressway Project was launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati after coming to power in 2007. The project aims to construct a 1047 km access controlled eight-laned expressway running along the Ganga River...
- Taj International AirportTaj International AirportThe Taj International Airport is a proposed airport to be built in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Near the Delhi-NCR region, India.It is designed to serve the people of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Haryana...
- NoidaNoidaNoida , short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Area, is an area in India under the management of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority . Noida came into administrative existence on 17 April 1976 and celebrates 17 April as "Noida Day". It was set up as part of an urbanization...
- Greater NoidaGreater NoidaGreater Noida is located in the Gautam Budh Nagar district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . It is under the purview of the National Capital Region of India...
- New DelhiNew DelhiNew Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
- JKM Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
- 2011 land acquisition protests in Uttar Pradesh2011 land acquisition protests in Uttar PradeshThe government of Uttar Pradesh, India, has faced protests against its proposed enforced land acquisition in 2011. These protests have been centred on the village of Bhatta Parsaul, Greater Noida and have resulted in sporadic incidents of violence since January of that year...