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The Union Cabinet has approved a revised project cost of INR 3,630.77 crore to develop a road corridor connecting the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar with major expressway networks in the National Capital Region. The 31.42-km greenfield corridor will link the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway through the DND Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna spur. Around 11 km of the road will be elevated to ensure smooth traffic flow. The project aims to improve access from Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram and support passenger and cargo movement once the airport begins operations.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi has approved a revised capital cost of INR 3,630.77 crore for the development of road connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs as part of the government's efforts to strengthen access to the new airport and integrate it with the larger expressway network of the National Capital Region (NCR). Advertisement
The project involves the construction of a 31.42-km greenfield road corridor that will connect the airport to the DND Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna spur of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. This corridor is expected to provide faster road access to the airport from South Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram, which are major residential and business hubs in the NCR.
Officials stated that the project will be implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). This model allows the government and private developers to share project costs and risks, while ensuring timely construction and maintenance of the highway infrastructure.
The corridor will also intersect with several important infrastructure networks including the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, the Yamuna Expressway, and the Dedicated Freight Corridor. Such integration is expected to strengthen both passenger mobility and logistics connectivity, especially for cargo movement linked to the airport.
Out of the total alignment, around 11 km will be developed as an elevated stretch. This section will connect the DND-Ballabhgarh bypass to the airport corridor that links to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The elevated portion is being planned to ensure smooth traffic flow in areas where urban development is expected to increase over the coming years.
The additional cost for constructing this elevated segment has been estimated at INR 689.24 crore. The Haryana government has agreed to contribute INR 450 crore towards the development of this section, as the corridor passes through parts of the state and is expected to support regional development there.
Planning authorities have noted that the route also runs through zones identified under the Faridabad Master Plan 2031 for future urban growth. Improved road connectivity to the airport is expected to support residential, commercial and logistics activity in these areas over time.
The road project is closely linked to the development of the Noida International Airport, which is being positioned as a major aviation hub for northern India. The airport is expected to handle both passenger and cargo traffic and will be developed in multiple phases as demand increases.
Once completed, the new road corridor will allow travellers and freight operators to access the airport directly through the expressway network. This is expected to reduce travel time and ease congestion on existing routes leading to the airport region.
Source PTI
FAQ
1. What decision has the Union Cabinet taken regarding road connectivity to the Jewar airport?
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a revised project cost of INR 3,630.77 crore for developing a road corridor that will improve connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport. The project is aimed at strengthening road access to the airport from major cities in the National Capital Region (NCR).
2. What is the length and nature of the proposed road corridor?
The project involves the construction of a 31.42-km greenfield road corridor. This new route will connect the airport directly to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway through the DND Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna spur, enabling faster connectivity for travellers and freight operators.
3. Why is this road corridor considered important?
The corridor is expected to significantly improve access to the airport from major NCR cities such as Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram. By connecting the airport to the region's expressway network, the project aims to reduce travel time and support passenger and cargo movement once the airport becomes operational.
4. How will the project be implemented?
Officials said the project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), a model used in highway projects where both the government and private developers share project costs and risks. This structure is designed to ensure timely construction and long-term maintenance of the road infrastructure.
5. Will any portion of the road be elevated?
Yes. Around 11 km of the corridor will be built as an elevated stretch. This section will connect the DND Ballabhgarh bypass to the airport corridor leading to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, helping maintain smooth traffic movement in areas where future urban development is expected.
6. Which other major infrastructure corridors will the road connect to?
The road corridor will intersect with several important transport networks, including the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, the Yamuna Expressway and the Dedicated Freight Corridor. This integration is expected to strengthen logistics movement and cargo connectivity linked to the airport.
7. How will the project impact regional development?
Improved connectivity to the airport is expected to support long-term urban growth, logistics hubs and commercial activity in the NCR. Planning authorities noted that parts of the route fall within areas identified for development under the Faridabad Master Plan 2031, which could see increased residential and industrial activity over time.
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