Delhi to Dehradun in less than 3 hours: New Expressway to open on..., check toll rate, entry, exit, route, top speed to be...
The expressway's opening timeline was officially announced in the Rajya Sabha by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. When will the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway become operational?
The first phase of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will become operational in August 2025 when travellers will be able to use certain parts of the expressway while the entire project is expected to be completed by October 2025. With this, commuters will get full travel access between the two cities. Upon opening, the 210 km distance between Delhi and Dehradun can be covered in just 2 to 2.5 hours, a huge time reduction from the current 6–6.5 hours. Toll-Free Access
The first 18 km stretch from Akshardham to Loni will remain toll-free to facilitate the travel experience travel for daily commuters. Tolls will be applicable for the remaining distance based on the stretch used.
Also, this move is expected to reduce congestion and improve accessibility for local travelers. Seamless travel at 100 KMPH
The newly inaugurated section will function as a key entry and exit point for Dehradun via the Saharanpur route. It also extends the existing 12 km elevated road, ensuring seamless movement for vehicles traveling to and from Dehradun.
The speed limit allowed on this expressway is 100 km/h to ensure quick and smooth travel and save time. Total cost, completion date, and route
The total cost of building this high-speed, access-controlled expressway is estimated at Rs 11,868.6 crore. This Expressway is scheduled to be fully operational by October 2025.
The expressway starts from Akshardham in East Delhi and passes through Baghpat, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, and Saharanpur, finally reaching Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Other infrastructure includes flyovers, underpasses, service lanes, and sound barriers for effortless traffic flow and safety. Key features
One of the standout features of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is a 35 km elevated road, divided into four major phases. The first phase comprises a 32 km elevated section from Delhi to Baghpat, which can be covered in just 25 minutes. The second phase spans a 118 km greenfield corridor from Baghpat to Saharanpur, featuring over 60 underpasses and 4 interchanges.
The expressway has a 14 km wildlife underpass to allow safe passage for animals, ensuring their natural movement is not disrupted by the high-speed traffic.
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