FNG Expressway: Route, Construction Details and Status

The Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad expressway, also known as the FNG expressway, is a 56-km, under-construction expressway planned to boost road connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). The six-lane expressway, which is expandable to eight lanes, will connect Faridabad (Haryana) with Noida and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). Once operational, the expressway will reduce the travel time from Faridabad to Ghaziabad via Noida and Greater Noida to 30 minutes.

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FNG Expressway: Construction details

The Haryana government prepared a draft for constructing the FNG expressway. Once approved, the government will start the DPR and tender process. According to the master plan, the expressway will begin from Noida. About 70% of the construction work in Noida has been completed by the Noida Authority.

The FNG expressway, in construction since 2018, has been designed by IIT Roorkee. Around 250 acres of land would be acquired for the expressway project in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

FNG Expressway: Route

The Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad expressway is part of National Expressway 2 or the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.

The 56-km FNG expressway will cover 28.1 km in Faridabad, 8 km in Noida and 20 km in Greater Noida. The route will start from Greater Faridabad and enter Lalpur village. A 700-meter bridge will link Noida and Faridabad. A 5.6-km elevated road will be constructed from Noida, Sectors 98 and 143. In addition, there will be a service road on the route.

Furthermore, there are plans to link the FNG expressway with the upcoming Delhi-Dehradun expressway developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Noida

The route will link Delhi Meerut Expressway or National Expressway 3, near Rahul Vihar, via Sectors 121, 122, 140 and 150 in Noida to Sector 168 (near Chhaproli Khadar) and will intersect with the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, bridging over Yamuna and Chak Mangroli.

Ghaziabad

It will connect National Highway 34 (near Hindan Vihar and Arya Nagar) to Delhi-Meerut Expressway or National Expressway 3 (near Rahul Vihar).

Faridabad

The route will connect the Chak Mangroli bridge, along the DFC corridor, to Shahpur, where it will join the Faridabad Bypass Expressway (part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project, connecting the FNG Expressway to the Sohna-Gurgaon-Sohna Elevated Corridor).

FNG Expressway: Real estate impact

The upcoming expressway is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Delhi by providing an alternative route to commuters travelling from Faridabad to Ghaziabad or Noida to reach Delhi.

Once operational, the FNG Expressway will change the urban landscape of the region. Several localities in Noida, Greater Noida and Faridabad will benefit from the upcoming expressway project. It is expected to enhance connectivity in several areas, including Sectors 120, 121, 122, 140 and 150 in Noida and from Sector 66 to Sector 89 in Faridabad. People would find affordable housing options to buy or rent. Leading developers and builders have come up with several housing projects around the FNG Expressway region. In addition, the FNG expressway is expected to boost commercial developments along the route. Furthermore, connectivity to the Noida International Airport or Jewar Airport would improve.

FNG Expressway: Interconnectivity

Okhla-Noida SEZ (Special Economic Zone) Expressway: The expressway will be connected to the Aghapur-Bhangel Elevated Road from Aghapur near the southeast corner of Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Noida SEZ (Bhangel).
Chilla-Okhla Expressway: It will also have a link from the DND Flywa along the Shahdra Drain, finally connecting with the Okhla Bird Sanctuary (where the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Bundh Expressway starts).
Noida-Greater Noida Bundh Expressway: The route will start near Sector 94 Noida on the existing Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Along the way near Sector 160, Gulavali will interchange with Gulavali-LG Chowk road and end near Sector 168 at FNG Expressway.

FNG Expressway: Latest updates

According to media reports, work on the FNG expressway that is pending to be completed includes:

An elevated section from Sector 88 to 143 in Noida.
Underpass construction on the Noida-Greater Noida expressway.
Bridge on the Yamuna River connecting Sector 168 Noida to Faridabad.
Work on Faridabad and Ghaziabad to be commenced by the respective city authorities.

FAQs

Where will the FNG expressway connect in Faridabad?

The FNG expressway will connect the Chak Mangroli bridge, along the DFC corridor, to Shahpur.

What is the status of FNG Expressway?

The FNG expressway is under construction. About 70% of the construction work in Noida has been completed by the Noida Authority.

Will FNG connect to Gurgaon?

The FNG expressway route is not directly connected to Gurgaon. It provides an alternative route for commuters in Faridabad to Ghaziabad or Noida to reach Delhi.

Which road connects Faridabad and Noida?

Faridabad and Noida will be connected by the 43-km upcoming FNG expressway.

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