Commuters between Greater Noida and Faridabad may soon see their travel time cut dramatically — from nearly two hours during peak traffic to just 30 minutes.
The long-pending Manjhawali bridge over the Yamuna River, along with a four-lane link road, is now in its final stages of construction. Once operational, the project will directly connect the two NCR cities without forcing vehicles to pass through Noida or Delhi.
Current Commute: Long and Congested
At present, travellers must take indirect routes via Noida or Delhi to move between Greater Noida and Faridabad. During morning and evening peak hours, traffic congestion often stretches the journey to over two hours.
Daily office-goers and transport operators have long demanded a direct link to reduce dependency on overloaded urban corridors.
A Project Delayed for 37 Years
The bridge project had been pending for nearly four decades due to administrative and coordination challenges. Now, with construction nearing completion, residents expect a major shift in regional mobility.
The new four-lane corridor will not only reduce travel time but also ease pressure on existing NCR road networks.
What It Means for NCR
◆Travel time reduced to around 30 minutes
◆Direct connectivity without entering Delhi
◆Relief from peak-hour traffic congestion
◆Boost to trade, logistics and real estate activity
Improved inter-city mobility within NCR
The project is expected to significantly benefit daily commuters, businesses, and logistics operators operating between Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Once inaugurated, the Manjhawali bridge could become one of the most important connectivity upgrades in the NCR region in recent years.
