Noida To Build Diamond-shaped Interchange At Bhangel Elevated Road

01 Jun 2026 CW Team

Engineers have planned a compact diamond layout that will include four directional ramps and two carriageways on the elevated stretch to maintain uninterrupted flow. The design is intended to facilitate smoother merging and diverging of traffic and to accommodate public transport and goods vehicles without major delays. The NA has completed preliminary surveys and developed detailed drawings to integrate the new structure with existing utilities and drainage systems. Materials and construction methods will be selected to allow rapid assembly and minimal closure of existing lanes.

Officials anticipate that the interchange will shorten travel times for commuters and improve road safety by segregating turning movements from through traffic. The scheme also includes provisions for pedestrian crossings, cycle tracks and improved signage to enhance multimodal accessibility. Environmental safeguards will be applied during construction to manage dust, noise and run-off and to protect nearby green spaces. The authority will monitor traffic patterns after opening to fine tune signal timings and lane allocations.

The NA has stated that construction will be undertaken in phases to minimise disruption and maintain traffic movement on the elevated road. Funding will be drawn from the authority's infrastructure budget and coordinated with central and state programmes where applicable. Detailed timelines and contractor appointments will be announced following the tendering process and final approvals. Community outreach will inform residents of diversions and safety measures during works.

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The Noida Authority (NA) has announced plans to construct a diamond-shaped interchange on the Bhangel Elevated Road to relieve chronic congestion and improve connectivity in the southern sector of the city. The project is part of a larger programme of road upgrades designed to streamline traffic flows and support urban growth. The interchange will link the elevated corridor with surface roads to distribute vehicles more efficiently and reduce bottlenecks at key junctions. The NA said the initiative targets peak hour congestion and aims to support planned residential and commercial development in surrounding sectors. Engineers have planned a compact diamond layout that will include four directional ramps and two carriageways on the elevated stretch to maintain uninterrupted flow. The design is intended to facilitate smoother merging and diverging of traffic and to accommodate public transport and goods vehicles without major delays. The NA has completed preliminary surveys and developed detailed drawings to integrate the new structure with existing utilities and drainage systems. Materials and construction methods will be selected to allow rapid assembly and minimal closure of existing lanes. Officials anticipate that the interchange will shorten travel times for commuters and improve road safety by segregating turning movements from through traffic. The scheme also includes provisions for pedestrian crossings, cycle tracks and improved signage to enhance multimodal accessibility. Environmental safeguards will be applied during construction to manage dust, noise and run-off and to protect nearby green spaces. The authority will monitor traffic patterns after opening to fine tune signal timings and lane allocations. The NA has stated that construction will be undertaken in phases to minimise disruption and maintain traffic movement on the elevated road. Funding will be drawn from the authority's infrastructure budget and coordinated with central and state programmes where applicable. Detailed timelines and contractor appointments will be announced following the tendering process and final approvals. Community outreach will inform residents of diversions and safety measures during works.

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