The popular Yamuna Expressway (YEA) is 165 kilometres long controlled-access expressway which connects Greater Noida with Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It is a 6-lane expressway, extendable to 8 lanes and is the longest such controlled-access expressway in the country. It has been developed to accommodate 5 LFDs (Land of concessionaire) with facilities of 4 toll plazas and 6 interchanges along the entire length. The project, which is worth 128.39 billion (US$1.9 billion), was proposed by former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati. The construction began in December 2007 while the inauguration happened in August 2012 by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The expressway begins at Greater Noida and ends at Kuberpur on NH 2 towards Kanpur and Agra. Commuters can easily access the expressway using 13 service roads. The development of Yamuna Expressway Project was undertaken and implemented by renowned real estate organisation, Jaypee Group. Property in Yamuna Expressway.

The YEA project aims at augmenting industrial and urban development as well as tourism and other allied industries in the region. The development of the corridor is expected to boost the economic and industrial growth not only in Uttar Pradesh but also in other states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. The major economic activity in Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida pertains to Yamuna Expressway Real Estate. Besides, many renowned IT organisations and popular commercial complexes thrive in this region.

The expressway exists in three phases namely Phase I, Phase II and Phase IV. The first phase connects Greater Noida and the proposed Taj International Aviation Hub (near village Jewar on the southern tip of Dist. Gautam Budh Nagar). The second phase stretches between proposed Taj International Aviation Hub and an intermediate destination between proposed Taj International Aviation Hub & Agra. Phase IV stretches between intermediate destination and Agra. The government is planning to extend the YEA to Lucknow under its new project on 285-km Agra Lucknow Expressway. There is metro connectivity being proposed for the region which will connect Pari Chowk till Yamuna Expressway Sector 18 and 20. This Noida suburb is in proximity to International Airport. The Formula One (F1) Grand Prix at Buddh International Circuit is a major attraction in this region.

Yamuna Expressway is considered as a coveted residential destination in the suburbs of Noida. Several well-known builders and developers are focusing on this region for their upcoming projects for residential and commercial property in Yamuna Expressway. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority offers an integrated development environment for domestic and global investors alike for their business ventures pertaining to industrial, commercial, institutional and mixed-land use projects. Popular Yamuna Expressway Property projects coming up in the region include Gaursons Gaur Yamuna City, Supertech Golf Village and Jaypee Greens Yamuna Vihar.