India, Sept. 24 -- The Greater Noida authority on Tuesday said it will replace the old, narrow bridge over the Hawalia drain near the Sector P-3 roundabout with a new three-lane RCC bridge at an estimated cost of Rs.7 crore.

The new bridge will measure 25 by 10.5 metres, accommodating three lanes of traffic. Its height will also be raised by at least three metres to align with the existing bridge on the opposite side, which connects the P-3 roundabout to Sector Omega-1, officials said.

The preparatory work has commenced following the go ahead of senior officials of the authority, they added.

"The bridge will be constructed by the Irrigation Department, and the authority will bear the estimated cost. Once completed, it is expected to ea...