Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: No toll for first 18 km till Loni Border, full toll rates yet to be finalized

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Travelers using the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will not have to pay any toll for the first 18 km, from Akshardham to Loni Border. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has confirmed that toll collection will begin only after this stretch.

A team from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) conducted an on-site survey at the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. They examine some technical flaws in the road's construction and design. An earlier delay in the inauguration of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway was due to this factor. The inauguration was scheduled earlier as well but was later postponed. A new date is expected to be announced soon. (as per Jagran.com)

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Toll to be charged based on distance

After the 18 km toll-free stretch, travelers will need to pay toll charges based on the distance they travel. The toll rates are yet to be finalized. Officials say the toll between Delhi and Baghpat (Khekra) may be higher than usual because 90% of this stretch is elevated. Normally, NHAI charges ?2.75 per km, but this section may have a higher rate.

?Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Highlights

• Toll-Free Route: The first 18 km from Akshardham Temple to Loni will be free of toll charges, making travel easier for daily commuters.
• Faster Travel: Once fully open, the expressway will reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6 hours to just 2.5 hours.
• Open Section: A 3.5 km stretch from Daat Kali to Asharodi is already open, with six lanes to help reduce traffic.
• Opening Date: The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is almost complete and is expected to open by January 2025.
• Project Cost: The six-lane expressway has been built for ?12,000 crore.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Traffic to start soon on first phase

Load testing is underway on a 32 km section from Akshardham to Khekra in Baghpat. If the Ministry of Road Transport approves, traffic on this section expected start before July 30.

The entire 210 km expressway will have a single toll collection agency. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in Baghpat will monitor toll collection. A 14-lane toll plaza is being built in Loni, while another will be set up before Dehradun.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Charges for blacklisted Fastag

Drivers with blacklisted Fastags will have to pay the full toll for the entire expressway, even if they travel only a short distance. NHAI will install signboards at entry points to inform drivers about this rule.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to Reduce Traffic in East Delhi

The expressway is expected to ease congestion in East Delhi by diverting vehicles traveling to Baghpat, Loni, Saharanpur, and Dehradun. Around 1–1.5 lakh vehicles will use the expressway daily, reducing pressure on city roads.

When will Delhi-Dehradun Expressway fully be Completed?

Currently, only two packages of the first phase are opening for traffic. The entire expressway is expected to be completed by January 2025. Once fully operational, the Delhi-Dehradun journey will take eventually 2.5 hours.