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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Delhi-Dehradun expressway: What's the cost and when will it open?
Delhi-Dehradun expressway update: Delhi-Dehradun Expressway updates: The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is nearing completion and is expected to transform travel between the national capital and Uttarakhand's capital. Once fully operational, this expressway will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours, offering faster, smoother, and more convenient journeys. Project Overview: A Game-Changer for North India The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, officially known as National Highway 709B, is one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects. It stretches across 210 kilometres, starting from Akshardham in Delhi and passing through Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, before reaching Dehradun in Uttarakhand. The expressway aims to improve regional connectivity and boost tourism, trade, and transport between Delhi and the hill states. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Cost: A Massive Rs 12,000 Crore Investment The total cost of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is estimated at Rs 12,000 crore, as reported in PIB. This huge investment includes the construction of highways, tunnels, bridges, service roads, and other infrastructure. Another related project—a 26-km elevated road in Dehradun—is also in the pipeline. This corridor will connect the expressway directly to Mussoorie, with an additional cost of Rs 6,100 crore, which includes both construction expenses and compensation for displaced residents. Key Features of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway The expressway is packed with modern features designed to ensure safety, speed, and comfort: 113 underpasses for smooth traffic flow 5 railway overbridges for uninterrupted travel 76 km of service roads 16 entry and exit points 29 km of elevated road sections 62 bus shelters for public transport accessibility A 340-metre-long, three-lane tunnel at Datkali in Dehradun Designed for a speed of 100 km/h When Will the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Open? According to reports on May 17, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, visited the entire route and confirmed that most parts of the expressway are already complete. Regional Officer of the NHAI Delhi Region, Mohammed Saifi, stated that the final sections would be ready within 2 to 3 months. Testing of the completed stretches has been finalised, and the final report is expected soon. The expressway is likely to open by late June or early July 2025. Challenges and Delays in the Project While most of the construction is complete, some delays occurred due to land disputes and technical issues: A legal dispute over land in Mandola, Ghaziabad—a two-storey house lies on a key section, and authorities are awaiting court orders. A pillar collapsed in Saharanpur in March 2025, which was quickly addressed and managed without major consequences. Delhi to Mussoorie in Just 4 Hours? Another major benefit of this project is the planned 26-km elevated road that will connect Dehradun to Mussoorie. This new link will allow travellers to reach the hill station from Delhi in just 4 hours, as reported in Livemint. The elevated corridor will cross the Rispana and Bindal rivers and will require land acquisition in 26 localities. Over 2,600 houses along the riversides will be demolished to make way for the project. This corridor aims to offer seamless travel to popular destinations in the hills. Boost to Char Dham and Religious Tourism The expressway will also connect to the Char Dham Highway, improving access to major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand. It is expected to significantly boost religious tourism by reducing travel time and ensuring better road safety. The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is set to be a landmark project that will not only reduce travel time but also improve connectivity, promote tourism, and strengthen the economy in northern India. With a cost of Rs 12,000 crore and cutting-edge features, it is all set to open by mid-2024, bringing Delhi, Dehradun, and even Mussoorie closer than ever before. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Mint
Good news! Delhi-Dehradun expressway nears completion, travel time to drop from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours—check details
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, on May 17, inspected the progress of the entire 210-km stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials, who accompanied the minister, informed him that the remaining portions of the mega project would be finished within 2-3 months. Once operational, the expressway is expected to cut journey time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours. It is also called National Highway 709B. It is being developed at a cost of nearly ₹ 12,000 crore and will begin at Akshardham in Delhi and connect Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh before reaching Dehradun. The project consists of a 3.4-kilometre section in Dehradun, stretching from Datkali to Asharodi, which is already running. Other key features comprise 113 underpasses, 5 railway overbridges, 76 km of service roads, 16 entry/exit points, 29 km of elevated roads and 62 bus shelters. It has a 340-metre, three-lane tunnel at Datkali in Dehradun. According to reports, the prolonged legal battle over a parcel of land at Mandola in Ghaziabad has led to delays, as a two-story house obstructs a crucial section. Authorities are currently awaiting final rulings from the Supreme Court and the High Court. Additionally, a minor disruption occurred in March 2025 when a pillar of the expressway in Saharanpur collapsed, though the situation was quickly brought under control. Regional Officer of the NHAI Delhi Region, Mohammed Saifi, confirmed that construction of the elevated road up to the Uttar Pradesh border has been completed. Testing has also been finalised, with the final report anticipated within the next 15 days. The expressway is expected to open by late June or early July, reports added. Travelling from Delhi to Mussoorie is likely to be much faster and more convenient due to the construction of a new 26-kilometre elevated road that will directly connect the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to the hill station. The proposed elevated corridor will span the Rispana and Bindal rivers in Dehradun, guaranteeing smooth and uninterrupted vehicle movement. Land acquisition will take place across 26 localities in Dehradun, necessitating the demolition of more than 2,600 houses along the riverbanks. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹ 6,100 crore, which includes both construction expenses and compensation for the displaced residents.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Good news! Delhi-Dehradun expressway nears completion, travel time to cut from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours—Check details
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, on May 17, inspected the progress of the entire 210-km stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway along with officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), who informed him that the remaining portions of the project would be finished within 2-3 months. It is expected to cut the journey time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours once operational. It is also called as National Highway 709B. It is being developed at nearly a cost of Rs.12000 crore and will begin at Akshardham in Delhi and connect Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh prior to reaching Dehradun. The project consists of a 3.4-kilometer section in Dehradun, stretching from Datkali to Asharodi, which is already running. Other key features comprise 113 underpasses, 5 railway overbridges, 76 km of service roads, 16 entry/exit points, 29 km of elevated roads and 62 bus shelters. It has the 340-meter, three-lane tunnel at Datkali in Dehradun. According to reports, the prolonged legal battle over a parcel of land in Mandola, Ghaziabad has led to delays, as a two-story house obstructs a crucial section. Authorities are currently awaiting final rulings from the Supreme Court and High Court, with hearings having been scheduled for April 2025. Additionally, a minor disruption occurred in March 2025 when a pillar of the expressway in Saharanpur collapsed, though the situation was quickly brought under control. Regional Officer of the NHAI Delhi Region, Mohammed Saifi, confirmed that construction of the elevated road up to the Uttar Pradesh border has been completed. Testing has also been finalized, with the final report anticipated within the next 15 days. The expressway is expected to open by late June or early July, reports added. Travelling from Delhi to Mussoorie is likely to be much faster and more convenient due to the construction of a new 26-kilometre elevated road that will directly connect the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to the hill station. The proposed elevated corridor will span the Rispana and Bindal rivers in Dehradun, guaranteeing smooth and uninterrupted vehicle movement. Land acquisition will take place across 26 localities in Dehradun, necessitating the demolition of more than 2,600 houses along the riverbanks. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹ 6,100 crore, which includes both construction expenses and compensation for the displaced residents. According to the New Indian Express, Vice-Chairman of the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) Banshidhar Tiwari said, 'Land acquisition will be carried out in 26 localities to build the 26 km long elevated road in Dehradun. Land will be acquired by demolishing 2,614 houses built along the banks of the Rispana and Bindal rivers."
