Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: There’s good news for those traveling between Delhi and Dehradun. A major update has emerged regarding the opening of the much-anticipated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to the public. Once this expressway is operational, the journey from Delhi to Dehradun will be reduced to just 2.5 hours. Currently, it takes approximately 6 hours for vehicles to reach Dehradun from Delhi.
According to media reports, preparations are underway for vehicular traffic on this expressway to begin in February. According to NHAI officials, most of the expressway construction has been completed, and work on the remaining portion is progressing rapidly. Once it opens, the distance and travel time between Delhi and Dehradun will be significantly reduced.
What is the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway?
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is an access-controlled greenfield project being developed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Its total length is approximately 210 kilometers. This expressway directly connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The expressway’s route begins in Delhi and continues to Dehradun via Baghpat, Shamli, Saharanpur, and Haridwar. Several elevated sections, flyovers, and modern interchanges have been constructed along the route.
What’s kicking off in February?
Sources suggest that work on the finished parts of the expressway might start in February.
Officials are making sure that safety measures, signage, and the toll system are all set to go.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway boasts top-notch facilities. These features include:
– A design speed of 120 km/h
– Modern toll plazas and a Fastag system
– Emergency lanes and crash barriers
– Underpasses and overbridges at various locations
– A special elevated corridor for environmental protection
To ensure wildlife safety, an elevated road has been constructed in the Rajaji National Park area near Dehradun, allowing animals to move freely without disruption.
Who stands to gain the most?
– Commuters traveling from Delhi-NCR to Dehradun
– Tourists heading to Uttarakhand
– Traders and the transport industry
– Residents of cities like Haridwar, Roorkee, and Saharanpur
With the expressway’s opening, travel will not only become more convenient, but it will also help save fuel and cut down on pollution.