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PM Inaugurates Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor
The Prime Minister inaugurates the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway featuring an elevated wildlife corridor. The project reduces travel time and integrates eco-sensitive infrastructure.
Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor. |
| Implementing Authority | Is implemented by National Highways Authority of India under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. |
| Length and Design | 210 to 213 km long 6-lane access-controlled expressway. |
| Connectivity | Route from Akshardham in Delhi through Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur and integration with Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Mandola. |
| Travel Efficiency | Reduction in travel time from over 6 hours to about 2.5 hours with design speed of 100 kmph. |
| Wildlife Corridor | 10.97 km elevated corridor through Rajaji Tiger Reserve including 340 m Daat Kali tunnel. |
| Eco Mitigation Measures | Aafforestation of 165.5 hectares, plantation of 195000 trees, and installation of sound and light barriers. |
| Wildlife Evidence | Camera trap records of 18 species including elephants, nilgai, sambar, and jackals. |
| Safety Systems | Advanced Traffic Management System enabling accident detection and emergency response within 10 minutes. |
| Environmental Impact | Reduction of 240 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over 20 years. |
| Scientific Validation | Confirmation by Wildlife Institute of India of safe use of underpasses by wildlife. |
| Engineering Measures | Landslide mitigation as per Indian Roads Congress provisions. |