Shahberi Commuters travelling between Greater Noida West, Ghaziabad, Noida and Delhi could soon enjoy a much smoother journey. 🚗✨
A 3-lane double-decker elevated road is proposed to be built in Shahberi, making it the first double-decker elevated road in Uttar Pradesh. The ambitious infrastructure project, estimated to cost around ₹900 crore, is expected to significantly reduce daily traffic congestion on one of the NCR’s busiest corridors.
The elevated road will connect the 130-metre-wide road in Greater Noida West directly to National Highway-9 (NH-9) via Shahberi and Crossing Republik, providing faster and more seamless travel for thousands of commuters.
📍 Project Highlights
- 🛣️ Project: 3-Lane Double-Decker Elevated Road
- 📍 Location: Shahberi, Greater Noida West
- 💰 Estimated Cost: Around ₹900 crore
- 📏 Length: Approximately 2.5 km
- 🚘 Connectivity: Greater Noida West – Shahberi – Crossing Republik – NH-9
- 🤝 Executing Agencies: NHAI, Greater Noida Authority, Noida Authority and Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA)
- ⭐ Special Feature: Uttar Pradesh’s first double-decker elevated road
🏗️ Why Was the Design Changed?
Initially, authorities planned to build a four-lane elevated road. However, engineers found that the available land was insufficient.
According to officials, a consultancy firm studied the site and recommended a double-decker design, allowing more traffic to pass through a narrower space.
Instead of a conventional four-lane flyover, the revised project will feature:
- 🚗 Three lanes on the upper deck
- 🚙 Three lanes on the lower deck
- 🛣️ Existing ground-level road for local traffic
This innovative design maximises road capacity without requiring additional land acquisition.
🚦 How Will the Double-Decker Road Work?
According to Prabhat Shankar, Senior Manager (Project Department):
- ⬆️ First Level: Traffic travelling from Greater Noida towards Ghaziabad
- ⬇️ Second Level: Traffic travelling from Ghaziabad towards Greater Noida
- 🚙 The existing road underneath will continue to serve local commuters.
Each elevated deck will be 9–10 metres wide, ensuring smooth movement of vehicles in both directions.
🚗 Huge Relief for Daily Commuters
The project is expected to provide major relief to more than one lakh commuters every day.
Currently, the stretch connecting the 130-metre road and Crossing Republik experiences severe traffic congestion, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
Long traffic jams affect:
- 🚗 Office commuters
- 🚚 Commercial vehicles
- 🚌 Public transport
- 🚑 Emergency services
Once operational, the elevated road is expected to:
- ✅ Reduce travel time
- ✅ Improve connectivity between Greater Noida and Ghaziabad
- ✅ Ease congestion on NH-9 approach roads
- ✅ Ensure smoother freight movement
- ✅ Reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions
🏢 Authorities Present Detailed Proposal
Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have already presented the project proposal.
The agency has also sought a Detailed Project Report (DPR) before moving ahead with construction.
Interestingly, the project’s initial estimated cost was around ₹400 crore, but after redesigning it into a double-decker structure and expanding its scope, the estimated cost has increased to nearly ₹900 crore.
🏗️ Smart Engineering Behind the Project
According to AK Singh, General Manager (Projects), a conventional elevated road requires nearly 15 metres of width.
However, the Shahberi corridor offers only around 14 metres of available space.
To overcome this limitation, engineers have opted for:
- 🏗️ Double-decker construction
- 🚘 Three traffic lanes on each level
- 🧱 Special U-shaped piers supporting both decks
- 📐 Six traffic lanes accommodated within only 12 metres of width
This engineering solution allows maximum road capacity while using limited land.
🌆 Why This Project Matters
Greater Noida West has witnessed rapid residential and commercial growth over the last decade.
With thousands of new apartments, offices and commercial complexes coming up, traffic between Greater Noida West, Shahberi, Crossing Republik and Ghaziabad has increased dramatically.
The proposed double-decker elevated road is expected to become a key infrastructure project that supports the region’s future growth while improving everyday travel for residents.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
📌 Where will the double-decker elevated road be built?
The proposed elevated road will be constructed in Shahberi, connecting Greater Noida West with NH-9 through Crossing Republik.
📌 What is the estimated project cost?
The estimated cost of the project is around ₹900 crore.
📌 How long will the elevated road be?
The proposed road will be approximately 2.5 kilometres long.
📌 Why is a double-decker road being built instead of a four-lane flyover?
Due to limited land availability, authorities redesigned the project as a double-decker elevated road to accommodate more traffic within the available width.
📌 Which agencies are involved?
The project will be jointly developed by NHAI, Greater Noida Authority, Noida Authority and Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA).
🚀 Conclusion
The proposed ₹900 crore, 3-lane double-decker elevated road in Shahberi has the potential to transform travel between Greater Noida West, Ghaziabad, Noida and Delhi. By making better use of limited space and creating a dedicated high-capacity corridor, the project aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve connectivity and support the NCR’s growing transportation needs.
If approved and completed on schedule, it will also become Uttar Pradesh’s first double-decker elevated road, marking a significant milestone in the state’s urban infrastructure development.
