Commuters navigating through Noida and surrounding NCR regions are set for a smoother journey as local development authorities push forward a strategic solution to chronic traffic bottlenecks. Approval has been granted for a 6-lane underpass right beneath the Parthala Signature Bridge along the busy Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) Expressway. The intersection at Parthala roundabout has long suffered from heavy vehicular gridlock during morning and evening rush hours, prompting authorities to expedite the construction framework for this infrastructure project.
Project Breakdown and Financial Investment
The upcoming subterranean corridor is engineered to span approximately 710 meters beneath the current bridge infrastructure. According to official estimates shared by authority officials, the project carries a budget of roughly 80 crore rupees. The layout features three dedicated lanes in each direction, creating a balanced 6-lane passageway. This dedicated path will allow smooth bidirectional movement for commuters traveling between Chhijarsi and Sorkha, eliminating intersections and reducing overall pressure on the main FNG Expressway traffic circle.
Detailed DPR, IIT Review, and Construction Schedule
Preparatory activities for the underpass construction are moving rapidly through administrative phases. Technical consultancy firm DIMTS has been entrusted with preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Following its completion, the DPR will undergo mandatory technical evaluation and vetting by experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Authority officials anticipate that if administrative and technical milestones progress without delay, floating of official tenders will occur within the next month. Physical construction work is slated to commence by the end of this year, carrying a target timeline of 18 months for complete execution. Consequently, commuters can expect operational benefits within roughly a year and a half from start of work.
Key Sector Beneficiaries and Regional Traffic Integration
The completion of this 6-lane underpass promises substantial traffic relief for thousands of daily commuters across Noida. Residents living in and around Sector-66, Sector-71, Sector-121, Sector-122, Chhijarsi, Kisan Chowk, and Sorkha are expected to experience drastically reduced travel times. Currently, peak hour congestion forces traffic police officers to manually stop and release traffic streams to prevent total gridlock. Moreover, as the broader FNG Expressway corridor eventually establishes full connectivity between Noida and Haryana, regional traffic volumes are projected to rise significantly. Separating localized local movements via this underpass will ensure long-term structural efficiency for the entire arterial network.
Distinct Roles for Signature Bridge and Underpass
The new underpass is designed to complement existing road infrastructure rather than duplicate functionality. The existing Parthala Signature Bridge primarily serves commuters driving from the Baba Balaknath Temple side in Sector-72 toward Kisan Chowk. In contrast, the newly planned 6-lane underpass will specifically isolate and carry vehicles moving directly between Chhijarsi and Sorkha. By segregating these two distinct traffic flows onto separate levels, the roundabout beneath the bridge will be largely cleared of cross-traffic conflicts.
