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Gaur Chowk underpass likely to open on August 15, 2026, says Greater Noida authority
The Greater Noida authority says the Gaur Chowk underpass is nearly complete and targets an August 15 opening. The 700-metre, 26-panel underpass had 20 sections finished as of May 11, 2026, with six still in progress, and construction began in July 2024 with delays due to GRAP restrictions.
Why It Matters
Opening the underpass is expected to ease heavy congestion at Gaur Chowk, a key junction linking Noida, Surajpur, Crossings Republik, and the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, affecting thousands of daily commuters.
Timeline
3 Events
Status as of May 11, 2026; opening targeted for August 15
May 11, 2026
The 700-metre-long underpass is almost complete with 20 of 26 sections finished; six sections remain, including excavation, retaining wall construction, water curing, and slope leveling. The project is being executed at an estimated cost of ₹92 crore and traffic restrictions remain on the Surajpur-Ghaziabad road. The authorities target opening on August 15 to enable smoother travel.
Main slab completed; vehicular movement enabled
September 2025
In September 2025, the authority completed the main slab of the underpass, allowing vehicular movement from Noida to Gaur Chowk and Ek Murti, as stated by officials.
Construction of Gaur Chowk underpass begins
July 2024
Construction of the Gaur Chowk underpass began in July 2024 with an 18-month deadline; officials later noted delays due to GRAP restrictions.