Faridabad would now be directly connected with Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to bear the cost of land acquisition in the state for Rs 400-crore road-bridge project. The project would be completed within one-and-a-half years.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, on behalf of his State Government, presented a letter of consent to this effect to Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Krishan Pal Gurjar at lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
Notably, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal and Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar had been making efforts for implementation of this project aimed at improving connectivity between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
The Union Minister said that a 19-kilometre long stretch of the 24-km long road would lie in the territory of Haryana whereas 5-km stretch would be in Uttar Pradesh. A 670-metre long four-lane bridge would also be constructed on river Yamuna under the project.
While the Central Government would provide Rs 250 crore for the construction of the road and bridge, the remaining funds would be contributed by both the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Governments, said Gurjar.
He said that after the completion of this project, commuters travelling from Rajasthan, Gurgaon, Palwal and Faridabad to Noida area would not have to enter Delhi area. This would also save time and help reduce pollution, he added.