India, July 9 -- Noida

The national highways authority of India (NHAI) is planning to consider a proposal from the Noida authority and Gautam Budh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma to construct an alternative road above Yamuna embankment from Delhi's Kalindi Kunj to Pari Chowk, Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

"Right now, we are executing projects worth Rs.1.2 lakh crore in Delhi-NCR. We have already completed work worth Rs.60,000 crore, and today Mahesh ji shared his suggestions, which we will consider. We have no shortage of funds," Gadkari said, addressing a crowd at the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" event near the Noida International Airport in Jewar.

GB Nagar MP Sharma had earlier requested the minister to...