Delhi-Dehradun Highway: 18,000 Vehicles Shift to Baghpat, Easing Congestion

• The first phase of the Delhi-Dehradun highway to Baghpat has seen 18,000 vehicles per day shift from Delhi, easing congestion and reducing pollution.
• Light vehicles, mainly motorcycles (42%) and cars (45%), dominate the traffic on the new highway, indicating its use as an alternative to Delhi's congested routes.
• The highway's full inauguration by PM Modi is scheduled for December 17, 2025, after construction completed on schedule.
• Once fully operational, the Delhi to Dehradun journey will be reduced from nearly six hours to just two and a half hours.

Why It Matters: New highway drastically cuts travel time and eases Delhi traffic.