Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening is likely on April 14, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the high-speed corridor aimed at reducing travel time significantly. (Image: NHAI)
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening: The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14. Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in easing congestion in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and reducing traffic on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways. The project has been executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway inauguration date
TL;DR: Speaking to IndianExpress.com, a senior NHAI official has confirmed the development.
Speaking to IndianExpress.com, a senior NHAI official has confirmed the development. When asked whether the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway would be inaugurated by PM Modi on April 14, the official said yes, it is scheduled to be inaugurated on that date.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway route
TL;DR: The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, starting from Akshardham Temple, Delhi would pass through Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and end at Dehradun.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, starting from Akshardham Temple, Delhi would pass through Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and end at Dehradun.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway speed limit
TL;DR: The Dehradun-Delhi Expressway will have a designated speed limit of 100 kmph and is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from the current 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.
The Dehradun-Delhi Expressway will have a designated speed limit of 100 kmph and is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from the current 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway latest news
TL;DR: The expressway, would have a spur towards Haridwar and would also connect to Char Dhaam Highway, thus enhancing the connectivity to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
The expressway, would have a spur towards Haridwar and would also connect to Char Dhaam Highway, thus enhancing the connectivity to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway project cost
TL;DR: The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has been built at a cost of around Rs 12,000 crore.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has been built at a cost of around Rs 12,000 crore. This 6-lane access-controlled corridor has 7 Interchanges, 2 ROBs, 10 Bridges and 14 Wayside amenities to enable high-speed travel with convenience and road safety.
The expressway also promotes environmental sustainability and safety with a 370-m-long tunnel near Daat Kali temple. It features Asia’s largest 12-km-long elevated wildlife corridor, along with two 200-m-long elephant underpasses and six animal passes—ensuring safer crossings, reducing accidents and enabling uninterrupted wildlife movement.
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