Noida: Noida Authority has invited bids to install sound barriers along Bhangel Elevated Road after residents living nearby complained of rising noise pollution since the road opened in Nov 2025. The barriers will use 120mm-thick aluminium soundproof panels filled with high-density rockwool to absorb noise.Officials said the project is estimated to cost Rs 18.8 crore and is expected to be completed within two months.“The project will cover junction numbers 10, 11 and 12 near sectors 42, 47, 48, 49, 107 and 110. The work involves providing and fixing sound barriers aimed at reducing traffic noise for nearby residential areas,” said AK Arora, general manager, Noida Authority.The last date for submission of applications for this project is June 1, while the tenders will be opened on June 2.The barriers will comprise 120mm-thick aluminium soundproof panels filled with high-density rockwool material designed to absorb noise. Each panel will measure 1.3m in height and 3m in width. The aluminium sheets used in the barriers will have a special powder-coated finish for durability and weather protection. The agency will be responsible for the supply, installation and fixing of the entire noise barrier system, officials said.The 5.5km six-lane flyover, built at a cost of Rs 608 crore, cuts travel time between Noida and Greater Noida/Dadri. It has eased congestion on the heavily encroached Dadri-Surajpur-Chhalera (DSC) Road below for commuters travelling towards Salarpur, Chhalera, Barola, Bhangel, Agahpur and nearby villages. However, as the elevated road passes through densely populated areas, residents living nearby have complained of loud traffic noise throughout the day and night. Several houses are located close to the elevated road and have been affected by the noise.Last week, the Authority decided to develop a diamond-shaped interchange on the Bhangel Elevated Road to connect it with Vishwakarma Road. The interchange will come up near Sunworld Vanalika in Sector 107 on one side and the Hanuman Temple in Sector 49 on the other. The interchange is expected to play a key role in improving connectivity for nearby areas, including the 7x sectors.While the Bhangel Elevated Road was proposed in 2013, construction finally began in June 2020. Amid repeated delays caused by funding gaps, design changes and slow approvals, the original Dec 2022 deadline was extended multiple times before the project was finally completed after more than five years.
