Delhi-Dehradun Highway's Baghpat Phase Shifts 18K Vehicles, Eases Delhi Traffic

• The new phase of the Delhi-Dehradun Highway has become a game-changer, shifting over 18,000 vehicles daily during its trial run to Baghpat.
• This shift has significantly reduced traffic congestion and pollution in East and North-East Delhi, benefiting millions of commuters.
• The highway is designed for speeds up to 100 km/h in UP, aiming to cut travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from 6 hours to just 2.5 hours.
• The project, initiated in January 2019 under the Bharatmala Project, is targeted for completion by December 2024.
• Prime Minister Modi is expected to formally inaugurate the entire Delhi-Dehradun Highway project upon its full completion.

Why It Matters: New Delhi-Dehradun Highway phase drastically cuts travel time and city congestion.