Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Travel in 2.5 Hours; A Boost to Uttarakhand Tourism

The eagerly anticipated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is scheduled to open in January 2025. This will revolutionize road travel between the city of Uttarakhand and the nation's capital.

The road will cut the travel time between Akshardham in New Delhi and Akshardham, which is more than 210 kilometers away, from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Route Map

Beginning in the national capital's Akshardham, the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will travel via Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Shamli, Saharanpur, and Haridwar before arriving at NH-72 in Dehradun.  

The authorities are working hard to finish the project on time while ensuring high quality and meeting environmental standards. This expressway will transform connectivity in Uttarakhand, benefiting travelers, tourists, and freight transport by linking two major cities.

Estimated Cost of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

The project began in early 2021 and has been developed in stages. The Delhi-Saharanpur section of the expressway is nearly ready for use, while the Saharanpur-Dehradun section is in its final stages of construction. It is expected that over 75% of the work will be completed by the end of 2024.

As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the estimated cost of this six-lane Delhi-Dehradun Greenfield Access Controlled Expressway is around Rs 12,000 crore. The expressway is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana. This parijyojana is a government program to improve road infrastructure across India.

Asia’s Longest Wildlife Corridor

The expressway features a 12-km elevated corridor near Rajaji National Park, which makes it the longest wildlife corridor in Asia. The corridor is designed in such a way that it protects the wild animals of the park from the sound disturbances of the vehicles by including sound barriers.

The project uses eco-friendly materials and green technology to reduce its environmental impact.

Boosting Tourism and Economy

The six-lane highway provides a smoother, faster route to Uttarakhand, cutting travel time and encouraging more tourists to visit. This is expected to boost tourism and support local economic growth.

Modern Road Design and Technology

The advanced design of the expressway will cut travel time to just 2.5 hours. With smart traffic management systems, the expressway will reduce traffic and enhance safety.

It has six lanes, which can be extended to eight if the need arises, along with service roads for local access. It also comprises state-of-the-art toll plazas to ensure a seamless driving experience.

The expressway also includes green zones for better aesthetics and environmental sustainability. The expressway will also include Emergency facilities like trauma centers, ambulances, and fire brigades for the safety and assistance of the people travelling through the Expressway.