India, June 15 -- The Noida authority on Friday said at least 15 companies have submitted proposals to construct two new underpasses on the Noida Expressway near Sultanpur and Jhatta village.

The authority said that the civil department will select a successful bidder from these 15 firms in the next two months.

"The Sultanpur village underpass will be built near Jaypee Wishtown in Sector 128 and will help commuters to Wish Town, Sultanpur, and sectors 128, 129, 105 and 108. The 700-metre underpass is projected to cost Rs.80 crore, with a project deadline set at 18 months from the awarding of the contract," said Vijay Rawal, chief engineer of the Noida authority who heads the civil department.

"At least 100,000 people live in sectors 12...