NCR gets twin bridge projects

In a major boost to the transport facilities of the National Capital Region(NCR), the authorities have decided to build two bridge projects ensuring quicker connectivity between Faridabad in Haryana and Noida in UP. The 600 metre bridge, which is proposed to link Noida's Sector 150 with Faridabad's Tilori village, will be completely funded by the Noida Authority and is all set to start in the first quarter of next fiscal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Noida Authority, P K Agarwal said. Another bridge, proposed to connect Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) expressway from Noida's Sector 168 with Khedi village in Haryana. The bridge between the FNG e-way starting from Noida's Sector 168 connecting Faridabad in Haryana will be constructed by the NHAI as it has taken over the FNG project. In a related development, Haryana has now also agreed to construct two approach roads measuring about 5-6 km for the bridge on their side. The allied work for the project including soil testing, hydraulic model study, and preparing the detailed project report are already in place and the project when started is likely to be ready within two years.