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 | |
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Route information | |
Length | 180 km (110 mi) |
Major junctions | |
From | Delhi |
To | Dehradun |
Location | |
States | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand |
Major cities | Delhi, 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:
- Phase I: Expressway Stretch between Akshardham (Delhi) & proposed EPE Junction.
- Phase II: Expressway Stretch between proposed EPE Junction and Ganeshpur near Saharanpur bypass.
- Phase III: Expressway Stretch between Ganeshpur near Saharanpur bypass & Dehradun.
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
- "Central govt plans expressway between Delhi and Dehradun". Hindustan Times. February 25, 2020.
- "Good News: सहारनपुर में वन्य जीवों को बचाने के लिए बनेगा एलिवेटेड हाईवे, मिली मंजूरी". Dainik Jagran. August 31, 2020.
- "देहरादून से दिल्ली के बीच सफर अब ढाई घंटे में, इकोनामिक कॉरिडोर को केंद्र की अनुमति". Amar Ujala.
- "दून से सिर्फ 206 किमी दूर रह जाएगी दिल्ली". Live Hindustan.
- "Centre gives in-principle nod to Doon-Delhi elevated expressway". February 24, 2020 – via The Economic Times.
- "Reach Dehradun from Delhi in just 2.5 hours via elevated road: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- https://www.thequint.com/news/india/centre-gives-in-principle-approval-for-construction-of-dehradun-delhi-expressway
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/23-expressways-new-highways-coming-up-in-next-5-years/articleshow/77526921.cms
- https://www.amarujala.com/delhi-ncr/ghaziabad/construction-of-dehradun-expressway-to-start-in-ghaziabad-tender-alloted-for-first-two-phases
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