Gadkari Confirms Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Opening by January 2026

• Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is now expected to open by January 2026, a revised deadline from earlier projections.
• The 210-km, six-lane expressway aims to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours.
• The Rs 11,868.6 crore project, built by NHAI, includes a spur road to Haridwar and links to the Char Dham Highway.
• Construction faced delays, particularly a 70-meter service road stretch between Akshardham and Eastern Peripheral Expressway due to legal issues.
• The expressway will connect Delhi (Akshardham) through various UP districts to Dehradun, easing congestion and improving connectivity.

Why It Matters: It significantly cuts travel time and boosts connectivity between Delhi and Dehradun.