Construction of the Chilla Elevated Road has gained significant momentum, raising hopes that commuters travelling between the Delhi-Noida border and Mahamaya Flyover will soon experience relief from chronic traffic congestion. The project, aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Noida, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed before its scheduled deadline of December 2027. Officials believe the elevated corridor will not only streamline traffic but also support economic growth across the region by enhancing mobility and reducing travel time.
Major Progress on Key Structural Components
The Noida Authority is developing the 5.5-kilometre, six-lane Chilla Elevated Road along the Shahdara drain, starting from the Chilla regulator and extending to the Mahamaya Flyover. The corridor will provide a direct link from the Mayur Vihar Flyover to the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, allowing vehicles from East Delhi and Mayur Vihar to bypass congested routes and reach the expressway with ease. This improved connectivity will also benefit commuters heading towards the Yamuna Expressway, Lucknow, and the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar.
Construction work has picked up pace, with around 35 percent of the piling, pile caps, and pillar-related tasks already completed. Authorities are optimistic that vehicles may begin using the elevated road even before the 2027 deadline if the current pace continues.
The project has received approvals and revisions over the years, with the newly sanctioned design now submitted to the authority. According to the finalised plan, the six-lane road will be supported by 269 pillars and will include six ramps for smooth entry and exit.
Project Cost, Delays, and Restart of Construction
The Chilla Elevated Road is being built at an estimated cost of ₹892 crore to strengthen the Delhi–Noida road network. The Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation (UP State Setu Nigam) is responsible for construction, while the Noida Authority is overseeing the monitoring and expenditure.
The project has witnessed several delays since its inception. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone on 25 January 2019, although the proposal dates back to before 2017. Work officially began in June 2020, with the initial project cost estimated at ₹650 crore. At that time, more than 380 piling works had been completed. Each pillar requires 12 to 22 pilings, topped by a pile cap, on which pillars are later constructed.
However, construction came to a halt in November 2021 after the state government withheld its committed 50 percent funding under the agreement. By then, the Noida Authority had already invested nearly ₹70 crore to keep the project moving. The project received a renewed push in June 2023 when the state cabinet approved its funding structure. Following two rounds of tenders, Setu Nigam finalised a construction agency, and work resumed in March 2024.
As of now, the construction status shows considerable progress:
Piling Work:
* Total required: 1,468
* Completed: 1,061
* Pending: 407
Pile Caps:
* Total required: 269
* Completed: 110
* Pending: 159
Pillars:
* Fully completed: 25
* Under construction: 50
With steady advancement across all structural elements, authorities are confident that the Chilla Elevated Road will soon transform daily commuting between Delhi and Noida, easing congestion and providing a faster, safer, and more seamless travel experience.
