Yamuna Expressway

Yamuna Express highway
यमुना द्रुतगामी महामार्ग/तीव्रगामी महामार्ग
Route information
Length: 165.00 km (102.53 mi)
Existed: 9 August 2012 – present
Major junctions
From: Greater Noida
To: Agra
Location
States: Uttar Pradesh
Highway system

Yamuna Expressway is a 6-lane (extendable to 8 lanes), 165 km long, controlled-access expressway, connecting Greater Noida with Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is India's longest six-lane controlled-access expressway stretch. The total project cost was ₹128.39 billion (US$1.9 billion).[1]

The expressway project concept was proposed by former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati, its construction began in December 2007, completed about two years ahead of its original target completion date,[2] and inaugurated on 9 August 2012 by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.[3]

The expressway starts from Greater Noida and ends at Kuberpur on NH 2 towards Kanpur and Agra. In addition, a total of 13 service roads of about 168 km have been built for local commuters to access the expressway.[4]

History

Yamuna Expressway connects Delhi and Agra. The tollway opened in 2012.

It was conceived with the idea of reducing the travel time between Delhi and Agra. But the project could not start because of a change of government in the state in 2003 and also it wasn't financially viable back in 2003. The project was reactivated in 2007 when Mayawati regained power and was renamed Yamuna Expressway.[5]

Yamuna Expressway Project was implemented by Jaypee Group.[6] In May 2012, Jaypee Group informed state government officials that construction of the expressway had been completed.[7] The Yamuna Expressway was formally inaugurated on 9 August 2012 by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, via videoconference from Lucknow,[3] about two years behind of its original target completion date.[8]

In a first for military aviation in India, Indian Air Force on May 21 2015 successfully landed a French Dassault Mirage-2000 on the Yamuna Expressway near Raya village, Mathura, at about 6.40 am. The drill was part of more elaborate trials to see how many other highways can be used for emergency landing of defence aircraft. The next stretch on sight is three km of the Agra-Lucknow Greenfield Expressway.

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Salient Features of Yamuna Expressway

Some data about the Yamuna Expressway:[10][11]

The Yamuna Expressway has SOS booths along the route besides a toll free helpline. CCTV cameras are installed every 5 km along the expressway for safety and accident assistance; mobile radars to monitor compliance with minimum and maximum speed limits; and one highway patrol every 25 km. The Expressway is expected to be used by over 100,000 vehicles every day, and reduce travel times between Greater Noida and Agra from 4 hours to 100 minutes.[12] Petrol pump at the halfway point at Tappal is open. Tappal 60 km. from noida sec. 37 i.e. botanical garden or noida city center.

Development

Yamuna Expressway within the state of Uttar Pradesh
A toll plaza on Yamuna Expressway

The Expressway was developed in three phases:

Speed Limit

The speed limit on the expressway is 100 km/h for vehicles. The right most lane on the expressway is reserved for overtaking only.[13]

Upcoming Residential Project Yamuna Expressway has become most preferred for Builders and developers. Many reputed builders are bringing residential project at Yamuna Expressway.[14]

Toll rates

Toll will be charged at three points - at 38 km, 95 km and 150 km from Greater Noida. Cars and jeeps will be charged Rs 2.10/km and mini-buses Rs 3.23/km as toll. Buses and Trucks will pay Rs. 6.60/km. Charges for heavy vehicles will be Rs. 10.10/km. A summary table of toll rates is as below:[15]

Vehicle Category Till Tappal Exit Till Mathura Exit Till Agra Exit For Round Trip
Two wheeler 50 115 175 280
Car/Jeep/Van 105 240 360 575
LCV/Mini-Bus 165 375 565 905
Bus/Truck 335 765 1150 1840
Multi-axle Vehicle 515 1175 1765 2825
7+ axle Vehicle 660 1500 2250 3600

All figures in Indian Rupees.

Extension

A 285-km Agra Lucknow Expressway Project is being constructed with estimation budget of Rs.15,000 crore which would extend YEA to lucknow enabling fast transit. Agra-Lucknow Expressway will extend the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Firozabad road, touch the proposed (under consideration) international airport at Tundla and also connect to the proposed Sanjay Khan project of a theme park of seven cities.

Metro connectivity to Yamuna Expressway has got a green signal from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The metro rail will run from the proposed metro station at Pari Chowk till Yamuna Expressway Sector 18 and 20. These are the 1st inhabited sectors urbanized by the authority and at present are under construction.[16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Our Bureau. "Business Line : Companies News : Yamuna Expressway is ready, says Jaypee Infra". Thehindubusinessline.com.
  2. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/Yamuna-Expressway-to-open-in-April-trial-runs-on/articleshow/12310774.cms
  3. 1 2 "Yamuna Expressway opens, one-way toll Rs 320, free ride till Aug 15 - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 9 August 2012.
  4. ↑ http://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/yamunaexpressway/
  5. ↑ "Yamuna expressway to become operational this month". The Times of India. 7 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Yamuna Expressway - Jaypee Infrastructure Annual Report 2011" (PDF).
  7. ↑ "Expressway ready: Jaypee team tells UP officials". 9 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "Yamuna e-way opens on Aug 9". The Times of India. 3 August 2012.
  9. ↑ "IAF successfully test-lands Mirage on Yamuna e-way". The Times of India. 22 May 2015.
  10. ↑ "Facts About Yamuna Expressway |". Projectsjugaad.com. 13 May 2011.
  11. ↑ "Salient Features of the Yamuna Expressway Project | Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority". Yamunaexpresswayauthority.com.
  12. ↑ "About Us | Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority". Yamunaexpresswayauthority.com. 24 April 2001.
  13. ↑ "Yamuna Expressway: From Dec, zoon to Agra at 120kmph". The Times of India. 9 November 2011.
  14. ↑ "Upcoming Residential Project at Yamuna Expressway". Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "Toll rates for Yamuna expressway". Times of India. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  16. ↑ Infrastructure Progress to Shove Yamuna Expressway Realty http://www.crcadvisor.com/crc-news/infrastructure-progress-to-shove-yamuna-expressway-realty.htm
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