Dehradun: Vehicle trials have started on the 12-kilometer elevated road, which is a very important stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway.
Now authorities are waiting for the green signal from the NHAI headquarters in New Delhi. It is now expected that this 12-km elevated road will become fully operational by the December month.
Reduces time between Dehradun and Biharigarh from one hour to 15 minutes
The 12-kilometer elevated road will reduce the travel time between Dehradun and Biharigarh from one hour to only 15 minutes. In 2020, the centre sanctioned the Delhi-Dehradun expressway project which connects Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. The work started on this project in January 2021. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has constructed this expressway, connecting Akshardham with Asha Rodi, with a cost of around Rs 13000 crores.
12-km elevated road built on 576 pillars
Once the expressway is fully operational, the travel time between Delhi to Dehradun will be about two-and-a-half hours. The most important part of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway is the 12-Kilometer elevated road built on 576 pillars. The construction work of the 12-km elevated road is now completed, and vehicle trials have started.
Bikers will ride comfortable on 12-km elevated road
Movement of two-wheelers will be banned on the entire stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway. However, bikers will ride comfortably on the 12-km elevated road. The good part of the 12-km elevated road is that travellers will enjoy the natural beauty.
Wait for the nod from Delhi to make the elevated road operational
Pankaj Maurya, the project director, NHAI, told reporters that the construction work between Ganeshpur and Asha Rodi is completed. After getting permission from Delhi, the elevated road will be opened in December month, he further said.
Proper care for the safety of animals
In this project, proper attention is given to the safety of animals. The animals will not become victims of the road accidents. The expressway has a 12-km elevated wildlife corridor and animal underpass which passes through Rajaji National Park and Shivalik Reserve Forest area. To avoid any problem for the animals during the night, the elevated road has sound and light barriers.
