The area all along the Yamuna Expressway (erstwhile Taj Expressway) alignment shall become prone to encroachment and haphazard growth. Taj International Airport and Aviation Hub and SDZs are proposed along the alignment adjacent to Greater Noida. Therefore, 133 villages between River Yamuna and G.T. Road have been notified under the Yamuna Expressway (erstwhile Taj Expressway) Industrial Development Authority.
The revised Structure Master Plan has been finalized and approved by the Board of YEA (erstwhile TEA) in the 19th Board Meeting held on 05-02-2008.
Policy for planned development along Yamuna Expressway (erstwhile Taj Expressway) duly approved by U.P. Govt. has been received vide letter no.4636/77-4-07-486N./07 dated 29-12-2007
Taj International Airport and Aviation Hub : The Taj International Airport and cargo terminal has been proposed within an area of 2500 hectare along the Yamuna Expressway (erstwhile Taj Expressway). The feasibility study has been completed by M/s. L&T Ramboll and found feasible. The consultant has proposed that the project of Airport and SEZ should be taken up together. It shall be a passenger and cargo terminal. The project has already been sent for approval to the Govt. of India by the U.P. Government.
