PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹12,000 Crore Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14
PM Modi to inaugurate Delhi–Dehradun Expressway on April 14: know the features of this ₹12,000 crore highway
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14. This 210-km high-speed corridor, costing ₹12,000 crore (approximately $1.45 billion USD), will reduce travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours, significantly enhancing regional connectivity.
- 01The expressway will cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours.
- 02It features a six-lane design allowing speeds up to 100 km/h.
- 03The project includes wildlife protection measures like elephant underpasses.
- 04Seven interchanges and various amenities enhance commuter convenience.
- 05The expressway links to pilgrimage routes, improving access to Uttarakhand's major destinations.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, a 210-km high-speed corridor that connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Built at an estimated cost of ₹12,000 crore (approximately $1.45 billion USD), this expressway aims to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours, alleviating congestion on major routes like the Delhi-Meerut corridor. The expressway begins near Akshardham Temple in Delhi and traverses through Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli, and Saharanpur before reaching Dehradun. Designed as a six-lane access-controlled highway, it accommodates speeds of up to 100 km/h. The project includes seven interchanges, two rail overbridges, ten major bridges, and fourteen wayside amenities to enhance commuter safety and convenience. Notably, a 12-km elevated section passes through Rajaji National Park, incorporating wildlife protection measures such as two 200-metre elephant underpasses and six dedicated animal crossings. Additionally, the expressway will connect to the Char Dham Highway, improving access to significant pilgrimage sites and hill stations in Uttarakhand.
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The expressway will significantly reduce travel time for commuters and tourists, making travel between Delhi and Dehradun more efficient. It will also enhance access to pilgrimage sites, benefiting local economies.
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