The first phase of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which runs from Akshardham to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE), will be operational by November of this year. This new stretch aims to significantly reduce everyday traffic congestion for commuters going between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: 10 Key Points To Know
- Phase One Launch: The first phase of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, covering the stretch from Akshardham to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE), will be operational by November 2024.
- Traffic Reduction: This new stretch aims to alleviate daily traffic congestion for commuters traveling between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
- Infrastructure Enhancements: The highway features underpasses, road-over bridges (ROBs), and bridges designed to meet local traffic needs.
- Service Road Addition: A 28.4-kilometer service road has been constructed alongside the highway for additional convenience.
- Traffic Diversion: The new expressway is expected to ease congestion on the Delhi-Meerut highway, with around 30,000 passenger cars anticipated to switch to the new route.
- Full Completion Timeline: The entire 239-kilometer expressway from Delhi to Dehradun is targeted for completion by December 2024.
- Potential Delays: Delays in the Uttar Pradesh section could extend the completion schedule by a few months.
- Government Oversight: Union Road Transport Secretary Anurag Jain has requested assistance from the UP Chief Secretary to ensure the project remains on schedule.
- Reduced Travel Time: Once fully operational, the highway will cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours to approximately 2.5 hours.
- Additional Features: The expressway will also include a 51-kilometer connection to Haridwar and 12 wayside facilities to improve passenger comfort.
To suit local traffic needs, the highway was designed with underpasses, ROBs, and bridges. A 28.4-kilometer service road has also been built along the way. The new highway is intended to reduce traffic on the Delhi-Meerut highway, with an estimated 30,000 passenger cars switching to the new route.
The whole 239-kilometer freeway between Delhi and Dehradun is scheduled to be completed by December. However, slight delays in the Uttar Pradesh sector might push this schedule back a few months. Union Road Transport Secretary Anurag Jain has asked for assistance from the UP Chief Secretary to ensure the timely completion of the project, which is scheduled for assessment by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the next Pragati meeting.
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Once fully operational, the highway will shorten the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from more than six hours to around 2.5 hours. It would also include a 51-kilometer connection to Haridwar for speedier access. The highway will contain 12 wayside facilities to improve passenger comfort.
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