Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Travel Time to Reduce to 2.5 Hours by 2025
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a major infrastructure project, will soon make traveling between Delhi and Dehradun much faster. The 210-kilometre expressway will reduce the current 6.5-hour journey to just 2.5 hours and is expected to be fully operational by February 2025. This development will benefit commuters, tourists, and businesses.
Key Highlights of the Expressway
- Length: 210 kilometres
- Travel Time: 2.5 hours
- Lanes: Six-lane highway
- Infrastructure: 110+ underpasses, 5 rail overbridges, 4 major bridges, and 16 entry/exit points
- Speed Limit: Up to 100 km/h
Route Details
The expressway is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, a national project to improve road connectivity. It starts at the Akshardham Temple in Delhi and passes through key districts like Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur before reaching Dehradun in Uttarakhand.
The Construction is Divided into Four Phases:
- Phase 1:
- Route: Akshardham Temple (Delhi) to Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh)
- Length: 32 km
- Status: Operational
- Phase 2:
- Route: Baghpat to Saharanpur
- Length: 118 km
- Status: Under construction (some sections already in use)
- Phase 3:
- Route: Saharanpur to Ganeshpur
- Length: 40 km
- Status: Under construction
- Phase 4:
- Route: Rajaji National Park to Dehradun
- Length: 20 km
- Special Feature: Includes a 12-km elevated wildlife corridor and a 340-meter tunnel
- Status: Under construction
Toll System
The expressway will use a distance-based toll system, so travelers will only pay for the distance they cover. However, the first 18 km (from Akshardham Temple to Loni) will remain toll-free. Specific toll prices have not yet been announced.
Why is the Expressway Important?
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will:
- Boost tourism by offering a faster, more comfortable route to Dehradun.
- Improve trade and business opportunities in the region.
- Enhance regional connectivity and support economic growth.
Once completed, the expressway will revolutionize travel between Delhi and Dehradun, providing a smooth and efficient journey while contributing to the region’s development.
