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This article provides updates on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, including its opening date, benefits, and key features.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is set to become India’s first expressway with a wildlife corridor. It is expected to open for public use by December 2025.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) officials are planning to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration of the expressway. The construction work is likely to be completed by the end of November.
This new expressway will significantly reduce travel time from Delhi to Dehradun. Currently, the journey takes around 6 to 7 hours, but with the expressway, it will take just 2.5 hours. The project is estimated to cost around ₹13,000 crore.
Key features of the expressway include:
- A 12 km elevated wildlife corridor to protect local wildlife.
- Six-lane traffic capacity on the elevated section already opened.
- Completion of the project expected by the end of November.
In the coming weeks, once the Prime Minister’s schedule allows, the expressway is anticipated to be inaugurated, marking an important milestone for travel between Delhi and Dehradun.
Summary:
- The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway may open by December 2025.
- Travel time will reduce from 6-7 hours to just 2.5 hours.
- The project costs approximately ₹13,000 crore.
- A 12 km elevated wildlife corridor is part of this expressway.
- Completion of construction is expected by the end of November.
