PM Modi likely to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14
What's the story
The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026. The expressway, which has been constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), will start from Akshardham Temple in Delhi and pass through Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Saharanpur before reaching Dehradun.
Travel efficiency
Journey time between Delhi and Dehradun will be reduced
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will have a speed limit of 100km/h and is expected to cut down the journey time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours. The expressway will also help decongest the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi by taking traffic off the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting roads.
Eco-friendly design
Built at a cost of ₹12,000 crore
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has been built at a cost of ₹12,000 crore. It features a six-lane access-controlled corridor with seven interchanges, two railway overbridges (ROBs), 10 bridges, and 14 wayside amenities for high-speed travel. The project also emphasizes environmental sustainability with Asia's largest 12-km-long elevated wildlife corridor and two elephant underpasses.
Connectivity boost
Features of the expressway
The expressway also has a spur toward Haridwar and connects to the Char Dhaam Highway, improving access to Uttarakhand's hill stations and pilgrimage sites. This feature is expected to further boost tourism in the region. The project is also equipped with six animal passes for safe wildlife crossings, minimizing accidents and ensuring uninterrupted movement for animals.