YEIDA Resumes Work on 36km Service Lanes to Boost Airport Connectivity Between Greater Noida and Jewar

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has resumed long-pending construction on the 36 km stretch of service lanes running parallel to both sides of the Yamuna Expressway.

These lanes will connect Greater Noida to Jewar, the site of the Noida International Airport (NIA), which is expected to start partial operations by the end of this year.

YEIDA’s renewed push comes after resolving multiple land acquisition disputes that had stalled the project for years. Now, with approvals and clearances in place, construction has restarted at three crucial locations — Rustampur, Dankaur (500 m stretch), and Dayanatpur (2 km section) — where work was stuck for over a decade.

Vision: Multi-Route Airport Connectivity Before Launch

YEIDA CEO R.K. Singh stated that the service lanes are being developed as alternate access corridors to the Noida International Airport.

“The goal is to ensure last-mile connectivity before the airport becomes operational later this year. Once the roadwork is complete, residents, airport users, and logistics operators will have multiple access routes,”
— R.K. Singh, CEO, YEIDA

Currently, most airport-bound traffic relies solely on the main Yamuna Expressway, which poses a risk of congestion once the airport opens. The parallel service lanes will not only distribute traffic but also create local entry and exit points to developing YEIDA sectors — improving accessibility for residents, industrial units, and transport operators.

Why This Project Is Crucial

1. Uninterrupted Access:
   Several service road stretches were left incomplete due to litigation and compensation claims by farmers dating back to the early 2010s. These incomplete links created major gaps, breaking continuity along the expressway. The new construction fills these gaps.
2. Industrial Efficiency:
   The YEIDA region is home to over 1,000 allotted industrial plots across Sectors 29–33, 38, and 39. Better connectivity will cut transit times for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operators.
3. Residential and Institutional Boost:
   Dozens of new housing and institutional projects — including YEIDA’s own Residential Sector 22D and several private township proposals — depend on robust road infrastructure for growth and valuation.
4. Airport Readiness:
   With the first phase of Noida International Airport nearing completion, YEIDA’s parallel road network will act as the ground-level feeder system ensuring smooth passenger and cargo flow.

Strategic Connectivity Network

YEIDA’s service lane project is not just about airport access — it’s part of a larger regional transport grid linking Uttar Pradesh’s new economic corridors.

• Direct Airport Link:
  Multiple local approach roads from villages and sectors will connect directly to the airport zone, creating alternate entries apart from the main expressway toll route.
• Link to Delhi–Mumbai Expressway:
  Through Ballabhgarh and Palwal, the service lanes and connecting arterial roads will integrate YEIDA’s industrial clusters with India’s longest expressway, enabling cross-state logistics from Delhi NCR to western India.
• Future Extensions:
  A 2 km planned extension beyond Jewar will open direct access toward Aligarh and Agra, strengthening YEIDA’s connectivity to southern UP’s upcoming industrial corridor belt.

Technical Specifications & Upgrades

The ongoing 36 km project includes:

• Dual service lanes — one on each side of the expressway.
• Average width of 60 metres, providing space for lanes, green buffers, and utilities.
• Strengthened road base layers for heavy vehicle movement.
• Junction design allowing direct entry to industrial and residential sectors.
• Drainage and lighting systems to match expressway-grade standards.

YEIDA has also initiated a technical survey of the existing 30-metre-wide service road between Greater Noida and Jewar.
Once the survey report identifies gaps, encroachments, and damaged stretches, repair and widening work will begin immediately.

The authority aims to create a continuous corridor from Pari Chowk (Greater Noida) to Jewar Airport, integrating all adjoining link roads.

Economic and Real Estate Impact

The service lane development is expected to have direct multiplier effects across sectors:

• Reduced Travel Time:
  Faster access for airport-bound vehicles, saving up to 20–25 minutes on current travel time.
• Logistics Efficiency:
  Industrial and warehousing clusters along the expressway will gain secondary connectivity, reducing dependency on the main expressway and cutting logistics costs.
• Rising Land Values:
  Improved infrastructure typically increases land and property values by 15–25% annually in emerging YEIDA sectors — especially those with direct expressway or airport access.
• Real Estate Demand Surge:
  Residential and commercial projects in Sectors 22D, 18, 20, and 21 — which have already seen strong investor interest — are likely to benefit from easier access and reduced congestion.

YEIDA’s Broader Development Push

This initiative aligns with YEIDA’s Vision 2041 Master Plan, which focuses on:

• Integrated connectivity between the expressway, metro extensions, and airport terminals.
• Sustainable development zones for industrial, logistics, and residential use.
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policies near expressway interchanges.

The Jewar Airport region is projected to attract ₹80,000 crore+ in investments across aviation, logistics, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors over the next decade. Robust road infrastructure is central to realizing that potential.

Conclusion

YEIDA’s renewed push to complete the 36 km service lanes marks a turning point in the region’s infrastructure readiness.

By ensuring multiple access routes to the Noida International Airport, the project will not only ease traffic and boost logistics efficiency but also elevate the region’s real estate and industrial value.

What was once stalled by disputes is now transforming into one of North India’s most promising development corridors — connecting Greater Noida to the world through Jewar Airport.

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