Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to open soon: Check tentative opening date to travel from Delhi to UP border in just 25–30 minutes

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway:?The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is a major infrastructure project. It is about 210 kilometers long. The expressway will open soon. It aims to change travel between Delhi and the UP border. This is a six-lane greenfield expressway. It will reduce the travel time to just 25–30 minutes between Delhi and the UP border.?

The full journey from Delhi to Dehradun will now take only 2.5 hours instead of 6.5 hours. The project cost is around ?12,000 crore. The expressway includes 113 underpasses and 5 railway overbridges. It also has Asia’s longest 12-km elevated wildlife corridor over Rajaji National Park.?

This helps both travel and the environment. The first 32-km stretch from Akshardham to Baghpat is ready. The whole expressway will be fully open by mid-2025. It will reduce traffic and improve regional travel.? ? ??

Key Highlights of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

• Total length:?210 km
• Expected full opening:?Mid-2025 (phased openings already underway)
• Travel time reduction:?From 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours between Delhi and Dehradun
• Travel time Delhi to UP border:?25–30 minutes
• Project cost:?Approx. ?12,000 crore
• Major cities covered:?Baghpat, Shamli, Saharanpur
• Eco-sensitive features:?12-km elevated wildlife corridor over Rajaji National Park
• Infrastructure:?113 underpasses, 5 railway overbridges, 62 bus shelters

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Opening Date and Status?

The expressway faced delays due to legal and technical issues. Its full completion date moved from December 2024 to early 2025. However, Phase 1 and Phase 4 are now ready. These sections opened in January 2025. The remaining parts are likely to open by mid 2025. In April 2025, the Supreme Court held a key hearing.?

Benefits of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

This Delhi-Dehradun expressway will save a lot of travel time. It will also make roads safer and reduce traffic on busy routes. It has eco-friendly features to protect wildlife and nature. The expressway will help the economy grow. It will improve links between Delhi and Uttarakhand. This will support tourism and trade in the region.??

FAQs

1. When will the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway fully open?

Answer: The Delhi-Dehradun expressway is partially operational as of early 2025, with Phase 1 and Phase 4 open. The full expressway is expected to open by mid-2025.?

2. How much will the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway reduce travel time?

Answer:?The Delhi-Dehradun expressway will reduce travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from around 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours, and Delhi to the UP border to approximately 25–30 minutes.?

3. What is the route of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway?

Answer: The Delhi-Dehradun expressway starts at Akshardham in Delhi, passes through Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, and ends at Dehradun in Uttarakhand.?

4. What are the key features of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway?

Answer: It includes six lanes, 113 underpasses, 5 railway overbridges, and a 12-km elevated wildlife corridor over Rajaji National Park to protect local biodiversity.?

5. Why was the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway delayed?

Answer: Delays were caused by legal disputes, including a Supreme Court case over land acquisition, and technical challenges related to construction standards.

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