PM Modi to Inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in February, Cutting Travel Time Significantly
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News18•17-01-2026, 12:12
PM Modi to Inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in February, Cutting Travel Time Significantly
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in the last week of February, benefiting three states.
- •The 210-kilometer expressway, costing 12,000 crore rupees, is 95% complete and will connect Akshardham Metro Station in Delhi to Dehradun.
- •Travel time from Saharanpur to Dehradun will reduce from 2.5-3 hours to just 45 minutes, and Delhi to Dehradun in under 3 hours.
- •A 12-kilometer elevated section near Ganeshpur, built on 575 pillars, is Asia's longest wildlife corridor, passing through Rajaji National Park.
- •The expressway will boost trade and economic activities between Saharanpur and Dehradun, and benefit residents of Delhi, UP, and Uttarakhand.
Why It Matters: The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will drastically cut travel time and boost economic ties between Delhi, UP, and Uttarakhand.
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