“Stuck for an hour to cross 2 km”: Noida’s Gaur Chowk underpass delayed again, commuters wait for relief
Jitendra Kumar, a bike taxi driver in Noida, often faces the dilemma of whether to pick up passengers on the other side of Gaur Chowk. The intersection, one of the busiest in the National Capital Region, can cause significant delays for both commuters and drivers. An underpass, expected to open by late October, is projected to ease traffic congestion for residents in Greater Noida West and those traveling between Gaur City and Surajpur.
However, the project's delay has added to commuters' frustration. The Rs 82-crore underpass, 90 percent complete, is facing delays due to a shortage of bitumen, supply chain disruptions, and underground utility lines. Construction, which began in 2024, has to be carried out in small stretches due to the constant traffic and the need to avoid disturbing essential services.
The underpass, initially 560 meters covered by a canopy, is set to be completed with additional lighting and painting. Officials will only open it once fully tested, with a revised opening date of late October.
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