Delhi to Mussoorie in just 4 hours? Know how Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is changing travel time
Delhi to Mussoorie in just 4 hours? The new Delhi-Dehradun Expressway makes it possible. A 26 km elevated road will directly connect Dehradun to Mussoorie. Know how this expressway is changing hill travel.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Planning a weekend getaway to Mussoorie from Delhi? Your travel time is about to get shorter and smoother. With the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway nearing completion and a new elevated road to Mussoorie under construction, the journey from Delhi to the ¡°Queen of Hills¡± will soon take just 4 hours instead of half a day.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Nears Completion
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway project, which spans multiple cities like Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, and Saharanpur, is almost ready for public use. This expressway from Delhi to Dehradun is designed to support high-speed travel at 100 km/hr, drastically reducing travel time between the national capital and Uttarakhand.
26 KM Elevated Road from Dehradun to Mussoorie
A 26 km elevated road is being built to connect the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway directly to Mussoorie. This route will allow travelers to skip traffic-heavy and hilly patches, making the ride faster and more comfortable. As per News18, this Mussoorie elevated road will pass along the Rispana and Bindal rivers, requiring land acquisition in 26 different zones.
Delhi to Mussoorie: Cost and Construction Details
The estimated cost of the elevated road to Mussoorie is ?6,100 crore. Around 2,614 houses may be demolished for the project, and the government will offer compensation to property owners. Final decisions on land acquisition and compensation are expected soon.
Key Features of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- Total cost: ?12,000 crore
- Top speed: 100 km/hr
- Route: Akshardham (Delhi) ¡ú Baghpat ¡ú Baraut ¡ú Shamli ¡ú Muzaffarnagar ¡ú Saharanpur ¡ú Dehradun
- Wildlife Corridor: 12 km long inside Rajaji National Park
- Mussoorie Elevated Road: 26 km, under development
When Will the New Delhi-Mussoorie Route Open?
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is expected to open to the public very soon. The new route is expected to increase tourism by making weekend trips from Delhi to Mussoorie easier and faster.
The Dehradun-Mussoorie elevated road project is in the planning and land acquisition stage and will begin construction after approvals. Once both projects are complete, travelers will be able to reach Mussoorie from Delhi in just 4 hours.
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