Travel time between F’bad, Vrindavan to reduce with new changes in e-way

In what brings joy to thousands of devotees travelling from Faridabad to Vrindavan each week, key changes have been made to the alignment of the greenfield expressway connecting the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan to the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida. Originally, the expressway was set to commence from the 101-km mark on the Yamuna Expressway, but it will now start from the 102.1-km mark, making travel to Vrindavan more convenient for pilgrims and tourists.

As part of this plan, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will construct a 7-km road linking NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway, establishing a connection through a loop that will benefit devotees heading to Vrindavan and ease travel for passengers from Faridabad.

7-km road to link nh-44 to Yamuna e-way

• Changes have been made to the alignment of the greenfield expressway connecting the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan to the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida. Originally, the expressway was set to commence from the 101-km mark on the Yamuna Expressway, but it will now start from the 102.1-km mark.
• As part of this plan, the National Highways Authority of India will construct a 7-km road linking NH-44 to the expressway that will benefit devotees heading to Vrindavan and ease travel for passengers from Faridabad.

This direct connection between the Yamuna Expressway and Vrindavan is expected to significantly improve travel convenience. The decision was made in a recent meeting held by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with other relevant authorities overseeing the greenfield expressway’s construction and management.

Initially, the project was under the Yamuna Development Authority, but it has now been transferred to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

In a recent meeting, discussions covered the project’s total length and various construction details. The greenfield expressway will span a total of 102.1 km, with a 6.9 km six-lane segment constructed by the Central Government. This section will originate from the opposite side of the Yamuna, connecting Greater Noida and Faridabad to the Yamuna Expressway.

The expressway will measure approximately 14 km in total, with a 7-km stretch on each side of the Yamuna. Funding for construction has been allocated, and roles and responsibilities for the scheme’s implementation have been clarified. The project is now set to commence shortly, with significant improvements expected for travel routes in the region.