Delhi–Dehradun Expressway
Akshardham (Delhi) to Dehradun (Uttarakhand) — 210 km · 12/6 lanes (access-controlled)
A 210 km access-controlled expressway connecting Delhi to Dehradun, inaugurated by PM Modi on April 14, 2026 at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Part of Bharatmala Phase I, it includes a 12 km elevated wildlife corridor over Rajaji National Park and reduces travel time from 5-6 hours to 2.5 hours.
210
Kilometres
12/6
Lanes
120 km/h
Speed Limit
3
States
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Route Map
Akshardham (Delhi), Baghpat, Shamli, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Haridwar, Dehradun
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Akshardham (Delhi)
End Point (Terminus)
Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
States & Union Territories
Major Cities & Towns
Key Features
- ●Inaugurated by PM Modi on April 14, 2026
- ●Includes 12 km elevated wildlife corridor through Rajaji National Park
- ●First expressway with dedicated wildlife corridor in India
- ●Reduces Delhi-Dehradun travel time from 5-6 hours to 2.5 hours
- ●Reduces distance from 250 km to 210 km
- ●Part of Bharatmala Phase I
- ●Passes near Haridwar pilgrimage site
Project Details
Safety Tips for Driving on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- ⚠️Strictly follow the speed limit of 120 km/h. Overspeeding on expressways attracts heavy fines.
- ⚠️Always wear seatbelts. Rear-seat passengers must also buckle up on expressways.
- ⚠️Do not stop on the main carriageway. Use designated rest areas and parking zones.
- ⚠️Maintain lane discipline — use the right lane only for overtaking.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance of at least 3 seconds at expressway speeds.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime as per expressway rules.
- ⚠️In case of breakdown, move to the shoulder immediately and use hazard lights.
- ⚠️In an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency) or 1033 (Highway Helpline).
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