The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun motorway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14. Once operational, the motorway will play a key role in easing congestion in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and reducing traffic on the Delhi-Meerut motorway and other connecting highways. The project has been executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
All about Delhi-Dehradun Motorway
The project covers Asia’s longest wildlife elevated corridor of 12 km and the 340-metre Daat Kali tunnel near Dehradun to minimise environmental impact. It covers a distance of 210 km, reducing Delhi-Dehradun travel from 6 hours to 2.5 hours. It is constructed with a capacity of 6 lanes, access-controlled, with a 12-lane elevated section through national park areas; it is designed for a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
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As per the report of the Indian Express, a senior NHAI official has confirmed the development of the motorway. When asked whether the Delhi-Dehradun Motorway would be inaugurated by PM Modi on April 14, the official said yes; it is scheduled to be inaugurated on that date.
Delhi-Dehradun motorway route
The Delhi-Dehradun Motorway, starting from Akshardham Temple, Delhi, would pass through Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and end at Dehradun.
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The project has been built at a cost of around ₹1200 crore. This 6-lane access-controlled corridor has 7 interchanges, 2 ROBs, 10 bridges and 14 wayside amenities to enable high-speed travel with convenience and road safety.
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The motorway would have a spur towards Haridwar and would also connect to the Char Dham highway, thus enhancing the connectivity to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
