Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to open by July 2025 with Asia’s longest wildlife corridor: Check out travel time & completion details

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to open by July 2025:?The highly awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a significant infrastructure project for North India. It is on track for a full opening by July 2025 itself. This 210-kilometer high-speed corridor, built at an estimated project cost of ?12,000, is set to drastically reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.?

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Travel and Connectivity

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway promises to transform connectivity for commuters, tourists, and businesses across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. While some sections, including Phase 1 and Phase 4, have been operational since January 2025.

The entire stretch is expected to be fully functional by July 2025.?The expressway will also enable travel from Delhi to the Uttar Pradesh border in as little as 15 to 30 minutes.?

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway features?

Below is the required Key features of Delhi-Dehradun expressway listed. It is designed to ensure safety, speed, and comfort include:?

• 113 underpasses for smooth traffic flow
• 5 railway overbridges?
• 76 kilometers of service roads?
• 16 entry and exit points?
• 29 kilometers of elevated road sections
• 62 bus shelters for public transport accessibility
• A 340-meter-long, three-lane tunnel at Datkali in Dehradun, designed for uninterrupted travel through hilly terrain.?

The expressway is designed for a speed of 100 km/h, promising faster and safer journeys.?

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Asia's Longest Wildlife Corridor

A standout feature of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is Asia's longest wildlife corridor. It is an elevated stretch spanning 12 kilometers over Rajaji National Park.?This eco-sensitive design allows for free animal movement and ensures ecological preservation alongside rapid development.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Completion Status and Timeline?

Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, and officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have affirmed that construction is nearing completion, with final testing and clearances underway. (as per thelogicalindian.com)

Regional Officer of the NHAI Delhi Region, Mohammed Saifi, confirmed that the final sections are expected to be ready within two to three months. Despite minor delays due to land disputes in areas like Mandola, Ghaziabad, and technical issues, the project has pushed forward to meet its mid-2025 opening target. (as per?news24online.com)

The new expressway is anticipated to boost tourism in Uttarakhand and stimulate economic activities by improving freight movement and regional accessibility, thereby putting a check on migration.?

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