Ghaziabad infra delays: Is the promised appreciation real?

Honestly, I'm feeling so frustrated with all the talk about Ghaziabad's infrastructure. My kids have moved out, so my wife and I are looking for a smaller 2BHK, maybe in Gyan Khand or Vasundhara, something manageable. Builders kept pushing properties near the Delhi-Meerut Expressway or the Metro extension, saying prices would jump. We bought into that, thinking it'd be great for resale later. But now, it feels like the actual impact on daily commute or local amenities is still years away. The Metro extension always seems delayed. Are these infrastructure projects really driving appreciation yet, or is it just hype? Did anyone else buy thinking the Hindon Airport or DME would instantly change things? It's making me doubt our choice for a low-maintenance flat.