A long-awaited interchange connecting the Eastern Peripheral Expressway with the Yamuna Expressway could open to traffic around October 15, 2026, potentially creating a more direct route towards Noida International Airport for travellers approaching Greater Noida through the regional expressway network.
According to the latest public project update attributed to officials of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority and the National Highways Authority of India, the interchange is around 75% complete.
The present target is to finish the remaining construction by September 30 and open the interchange to traffic around October 15.
Residents and airport passengers should, however, treat October 15 as a project target rather than a confirmed inauguration date. A formal opening announcement, traffic notification and final route directions are still awaited.
Yamuna Expressway-EPE Interchange at a Glance
| Detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Project | Interchange connecting the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Yamuna Expressway |
| Reported location | Near Jaganpur and Afzalpur in Greater Noida |
| Current status | Reported to be around 75% complete |
| Target for completion | September 30, 2026 |
| Target for opening | Around October 15, 2026 |
| Main benefit | Direct movement between the two expressways |
| Airport impact | Potentially shorter access for travellers approaching through the EPE |
| Opening status | Not open to public traffic yet |
Why This Interchange Matters
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Yamuna Expressway cross each other in the Greater Noida region, but motorists currently do not have a direct interchange allowing them to move smoothly from one expressway to the other.
Drivers approaching through the EPE may need to leave the expressway and use a longer connecting route before entering the Yamuna Expressway.
The new interchange is intended to remove this missing connection.
Once operational, vehicles will be able to transfer between the two expressways through a system of connecting loops and ramps, reducing dependence on the existing detour.
The interchange has become particularly relevant after Noida International Airport started commercial passenger operations.
Road access remains the main mode of reaching the airport, making the quality of expressway connections an immediate passenger concern rather than only a long-term infrastructure issue.
Who Could Benefit?
The interchange is expected to benefit passengers and other motorists approaching the Yamuna Expressway through the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.
Potential beneficiaries include travellers coming from:
- Ghaziabad and areas connected through NH-9
- Meerut and western Uttar Pradesh
- Kundli, Sonipat and Panipat
- Palwal and adjoining areas
- Greater Noida and the surrounding expressway belt
- logistics and commercial corridors connected to the EPE
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway connects the Kundli side of the National Capital Region with Palwal through areas including Ghaziabad and Greater Noida.
A direct transfer to the Yamuna Expressway could allow airport-bound traffic to avoid some of the local-road movement currently required around the existing connection points.
How Much Time Could It Save?
Project estimates indicate that the interchange could shorten some journeys by approximately 15 to 20 kilometres.
Estimated travel-time savings have been placed at around 15 to 25 minutes, with the benefit potentially reaching 30 minutes on certain routes or under specific traffic conditions.
These figures should not be treated as guaranteed journey times.
The actual saving for an individual passenger will depend on:
- the starting location
- traffic conditions on the EPE
- the expressway entry point used
- traffic on the Yamuna Expressway
- airport terminal access
- toll-plaza movement
- weather and road conditions
The interchange will not automatically make every airport journey 30 minutes faster. Its primary benefit will be removing an indirect connection between two major expressways.
What Work Is Still Pending?
The reported remaining work includes final road surfacing and the installation or completion of:
- crash barriers
- lane markings
- directional signs
- street lighting
- safety infrastructure
- landscaping
- finishing work on the connecting loops and ramps
The interchange should not be considered operational until the responsible authorities complete the necessary safety checks and issue an official notification opening it to public traffic.
Airport passengers should continue using existing navigation routes until the interchange appears as an authorised route in official traffic advisories and reliable navigation platforms.
This Is Not the Sector 94-Gharbara Corridor
The EPE-Yamuna Expressway interchange should not be confused with the proposed road corridor from Noida Sector 94 towards Gharbara.
Pulse of Noida previously reported that the Sector 94-Gharbara Yamuna-side corridor remains in the planning and detailed project report stage.
That proposed corridor is intended to create a longer alternative road connection between Noida and the Yamuna Expressway region.
The EPE-Yamuna interchange is a separate project. It is already under construction and is intended to provide direct movement between two existing expressways.
| Project | Purpose | Current stage |
|---|---|---|
| EPE-Yamuna Expressway interchange | Connect two operational expressways directly | Under construction |
| Sector 94-Gharbara corridor | Proposed alternative route from Noida towards the Yamuna Expressway | Planning and DPR stage |
| Airport terminal access road | Connect Yamuna Expressway traffic with the passenger terminal | Operational |
What It Means for Noida and Greater Noida Residents
The immediate benefit for residents of central Noida may be limited because most will continue to approach the airport through the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway.
The larger benefit is regional.
Traffic approaching Greater Noida through the Eastern Peripheral Expressway will have a more direct route to the Yamuna Expressway, potentially reducing additional movement through local Greater Noida roads and existing connection points.
The interchange could help:
- simplify regional airport journeys
- reduce avoidable detours
- improve freight and logistics movement
- distribute traffic more efficiently
- strengthen road access to the Yamuna Expressway industrial region
Its importance could increase as passenger traffic at Noida International Airport grows and more commercial, industrial and logistics activity develops along the Yamuna Expressway corridor.
What Airport Passengers Should Do
The interchange is not open yet.
Passengers travelling before the official opening should:
- Check their route on the day of travel.
- Do not assume that unfinished ramps are available for public use.
- Follow traffic signs and police instructions near the construction area.
- Maintain sufficient FASTag balance.
- Allow additional travel time during the first few weeks after any route change.
- Confirm airport reporting time and flight status before leaving.
Travellers may also consult Pulse of Noida’s Noida Airport connectivity and passenger guide for current airport-access information.
What Residents Should Track Next
Four developments will confirm whether the interchange is ready for public use:
- Completion of the remaining road and safety work
- Final inspection by the responsible authorities
- A formal traffic-opening notification
- Updated road signs and navigation directions
Until those steps are completed, October 15 should remain described as the targeted opening date.
Pulse of Noida View
The EPE-Yamuna Expressway interchange addresses a basic gap in the region’s road network.
Two major expressways already cross near Greater Noida, but motorists cannot yet transfer directly between them. Completing the interchange could make airport access more practical for travellers arriving from several parts of western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and the wider NCR.
The project is substantially more advanced than several other proposed airport-connectivity corridors. However, the final milestone is not the reported percentage of construction completed. It is the official opening of a safe, clearly marked and fully operational interchange.
Pulse of Noida will update this story when YEIDA or NHAI confirms the completion date, traffic opening and final route arrangements.
Official Sources and Reporting Basis
Official project-context sources
- Invest UP project document: The Uttar Pradesh government document identifies an interchange connecting the Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Yamuna Expressway.
- NHAI Rajmaarg, November 2025: The official NHAI publication records a visit by the NHAI Chairman to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway-Yamuna Expressway interchange project in Uttar Pradesh.
Official airport-context source
- Noida International Airport announcement: The airport officially announced the commencement of commercial passenger operations from June 15, 2026.
Verification note
The reported 75% completion status and the September 30 completion and October 15 opening timelines are project targets attributed to YEIDA and NHAI officials. Pulse of Noida has not found a separate official completion certificate or traffic-opening notification. The interchange should therefore be treated as under construction until its opening is formally announced.
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