Taj Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, Noida Expressway — three names in common usage for what is officially the Yamuna Expressway, connecting Greater Noida’s Pari Chowk to Agra’s Kuberpur on NH-2. The expressway earned its several names from the geography it occupies: it begins in the Noida-Greater Noida satellite city belt, it runs along the Yamuna River’s flood plain, and it ends within sight of the Taj Mahal’s UNESCO World Heritage precinct. The journey from Pari Chowk to Agra has been reduced from four hours to one hour and forty minutes — a time saving so significant it has fundamentally transformed not just travel but the real estate, tourism, and industrial economics of the entire 165-kilometre corridor.
The Yamuna Expressway is a six-lane, 165.5-kilometre access-controlled expressway in Uttar Pradesh, maintained by Jaypee Infratech Ltd for YEIDA until 2048. Inaugurated on August 9, 2012, it connects Greater Noida at its northern end with Kuberpur on NH-2 near Agra at its south. Developed in three phases by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) at a total cost of ₹12,839 crore, it passes through the districts of Gautam Buddha Nagar, Hathras, and Agra. In 2025, the expressway successfully implemented all road safety measures recommended by an IIT Delhi expert team — including CCTV surveillance every 5 kilometres and mobile radars across the stretch.
The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway — the 24.53 km six-lane corridor connecting Noida’s Mahamaya Flyover to Pari Chowk in Greater Noida — forms the urban predecessor to the Yamuna Expressway and serves as its northern entry point. The combined Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway form a continuous high-speed corridor from the Delhi border to Agra that passes through some of the most rapidly developing real estate in northern India.
Noida Expressway (Yamuna Expressway / Taj Expressway Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Official Name | Yamuna Expressway |
| Popular Names | Taj Expressway; Noida Expressway |
| Maintained By | Jaypee Infratech Ltd (for YEIDA, until 2048) |
| Length | 165.537 km (6-lane, expandable to 8) |
| From (North) | Pari Chowk, Greater Noida |
| To (South) | Kuberpur (NH-2), Agra |
| Inaugurated | August 9, 2012 |
| Project Cost | ₹12,839 crore |
| Design Speed | 100–120 km/h |
| Daily Traffic | 100,000+ vehicles |
| Travel Time (Greater Noida–Agra) | 1 hour 40 minutes (vs 4 hours on NH-2) |
| Toll Plazas | At 38 km, 95 km, and 150 km from Greater Noida |
| Toll Rate for Cars | ₹2.65 per km (three cumulative toll points) |
| FASTag | Mandatory since June 15, 2021 |
| 2025 Upgrade | IIT Delhi road safety measures fully implemented |
| Districts | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Hathras, Mathura, Agra |
| Noida–Greater Noida Expressway | 24.53 km, six-lane, connecting Noida to Pari Chowk (northern feeder) |
| Future Jewar Airport Spur | Planned connectivity spur from Yamuna Expressway to Noida International Airport |
Route and Location
The expressway runs southward from Pari Chowk in Greater Noida through the Yamuna floodplain — a relatively flat alluvial landscape that allowed the access-controlled highway to be built without significant earthwork. It passes through the Mathura-Vrindavan zone at its midpoint and ends at the Agra Ring Road connection near Kuberpur. The highway’s western boundary for much of its length traces the Yamuna River’s eastern embankment — the same river alongside whose banks the Taj Mahal was built at Agra.
Connectivity
The Yamuna Expressway connects at Pari Chowk to the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway (northward toward Delhi) and at Agra to the Agra-Lucknow Expressway (eastward toward Lucknow) and the broader NH-2 network. The planned Noida International Airport at Jewar — a greenfield airport being constructed near the expressway in Gautam Buddha Nagar — will add one of India’s most significant aviation infrastructure nodes to this corridor when operational.
Nearby Areas
Taj Mahal, Agra: The expressway’s southern terminus at Agra places it within approximately 15 to 20 minutes of the Taj Mahal — the UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing 7 to 8 million visitors annually. Mathura and Vrindavan: The twin pilgrimage cities associated with Lord Krishna’s birth and life are accessible via dedicated exits from the Yamuna Expressway at the 95-kilometre toll zone. Noida International Airport (Jewar): Under construction adjacent to the expressway — when operational it will be one of the country’s largest airports, transforming the expressway into an airport access road for NCR’s southern sector.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the Noida Expressway (Yamuna Expressway)?
A: A 165.5-km, six-lane access-controlled expressway connecting Greater Noida (Pari Chowk) to Agra — inaugurated August 9, 2012 at ₹12,839 crore.
Q2. How long does it take from Greater Noida to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway?
A: About 1 hour 40 minutes — down from 4 hours on the old NH-2.
Q3. Is FASTag mandatory on the Yamuna Expressway?
A: Yes — mandatory since June 15, 2021. Vehicles without FASTag pay double the toll.
Q4. What safety improvements were made in 2025?
A: Full implementation of IIT Delhi-recommended measures — CCTV every 5 km, mobile radars, highway patrol every 25 km.
Q5. How does the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway connect to the Yamuna Expressway?
A: The 24.53 km Noida-Greater Noida Expressway connects Noida to Pari Chowk — the same junction where the 165.5 km Yamuna Expressway begins, making them a continuous high-speed corridor from Delhi’s border to Agra.