NH-07 Greenfield Bypass: Dehradun-Paonta Sahib Travel Time Slashed to 35 Mins

• The 44.8 km four-lane NH-07 project connects Paonta Sahib to Dehradun (Ballupur), costing ₹1,646.21 crore.
• A 25 km 'Greenfield Bypass' will alleviate urban congestion in Herbertpur, Sahaspur, and Selaqui, reducing travel time and accidents.
• The project includes a 1,175-meter-long four-lane Yamuna River bridge and will facilitate access to Yamunotri.
• The new highway reduces the route length by 7 km, saving fuel and improving road safety with its advanced four-lane design.
• Divided into two packages, the project is targeted for completion by February 2026, cutting a 2-hour journey to 35 minutes.

Why It Matters: The NH-07 Greenfield Bypass will drastically cut travel time between Dehradun and Paonta Sahib to 35 minutes.