- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:28 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: The 3.5-kilometre stretch from Daat Kali to Asharodi of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is now open for traffic in the fourth phase. This section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway had only three lanes functioning. Now, all six lanes have been opened for commuters, which shall give significant relief to those using this route. The fourth phase of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is considered to be the most improved section. This part connects Ganeshpur village in Uttar Pradesh to Asharodi. This 20-kilometre-long stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is under construction in three parts.
This fourth section of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has two elevated sections, each 200 metres long. The first package covered a distance of 8.3 kilometre from Ganeshpur to Mohand town, while the second package covered the 8.08-kilometre stretch from Mohand town to the Daat Kali Tunnel. The third package included the 3.4-kilometre stretch from the Daat Kali Tunnel to the Asharodi Check Post, which is now fully operational.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Connectivity
The work on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which is built at a cost of Rs 2,324 crore, was to be completed by December 2024. The project now nears completion. Following the opening of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, the distance from Delhi to Dehradun will be reduced considerably.
The six-lane wide and 31.6 km long Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is being constructed in two sections. Foot over bridges have also been built at many places for safe crossing for students.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Details
-Total Length- 31.600 Km
-Total cost- Rs 2423 crore
-The length of stretch-one is 14.750 km and the length of stretch-two is 16.850 km.
-The cost of stretch-one is Rs 1,100 crore and the cost of stretch-two is Rs 1,323 crore.
-The construction agency of Package-one is M/s Ganwar Construction and the construction agency of Package-two is M/s Gayatri Construction.
-Total width- Six lanes Package-1 is 6.398 km long elevated and Package-2 is 11.244 km long elevated.
-Seven underpasses, two ROBs, 17 major and 37 minor junctions have been built. 28.39 km of slip service road has been constructed.
-Bus ways have been built at five locations.