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The work on the fourth phase of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway connecting Dehradun to Rajaji National Park is almost complete. Media reports have claimed this. If everything goes according to plan, the work will be completed by June and the 12 km long elevated portion of the road will be operational by July.
This expressway will be Asia's longest wildlife corridor. For which a 12 km long elevated flyover is currently being constructed.
According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the project will be completed by June 30. This expressway will connect Delhi to Dehradun via Saharanpur, Baghpat, Baraut and Shamli. The number of lanes in the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is six, which can be increased to eight.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway travel time
With the construction of this expressway, the travel time will be reduced from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours and the distance will be reduced from 235 km to 213 km.
cost of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
However, a part of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is expected to become operational in July this year. But the construction of the entire highway is expected to be completed in May 2025. According to media reports, the project is likely to cost around Rs 13,000 crore.
This many passengers will travel daily
Officials expect the number of vehicles using the route to increase to 20,000 to 30,000 per day once the expressway is opened.
