Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway

The Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun economic corridor[1][2] is a proposed expressway in India between Delhi and Dehradun. The expressway is spread across the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and passes through cities such as Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur.[3][4][5][6]

Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway
Route information
Length180 km (110 mi)
Major junctions
FromDelhi
ToDehradun
Location
StatesDelhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
Major citiesDelhi, Baghpat, Shamli, Saharanpur, Dehradun
Highway system

Salient Features

  • Length - 180 km (112 mi)
  • Number of Lanes - 6 lanes (extendable to 8 lanes)

Development

The Expressway is proposed to developed in three phases:

Status updates

  • Feb 2020: Central government gives in principle approval for the expressway.[7]
  • Aug 2020: The proposed expressway to be ready by March 2024.[8]
  • Jan 2021: Tenders awarded for first two stages of expressway from Akshardham to Bagpat district border and work is expected to start by month end. Tenders for remaining stages to be awarded after completion of land acquisition.[9]

References

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