Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 inaugurated the six-lane Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor in Dehradun, marking a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development and regional connectivity.

The 213-kilometre-long, access-controlled corridor, constructed at a cost of over ₹12,000 crore, traverses through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The project is expected to cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from over six hours to around 2.5 hours, providing a major boost to tourism, trade, and regional mobility.

The corridor is equipped with modern infrastructure, including 10 interchanges, three railway overbridges (ROBs), four major bridges, and 12 wayside amenities, ensuring smoother and more efficient travel. An Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) has also been integrated to enhance road safety and traffic monitoring.

A key highlight of the project is its focus on environmental sustainability. Passing through the ecologically sensitive Rajaji National Park, the corridor incorporates multiple wildlife-friendly features. These include a 12-km-long elevated wildlife corridor—one of the longest in Asia—eight animal passes, two 200-metre-long elephant underpasses, and a 370-metre tunnel near the Daat Kali temple.

These measures aim to minimise human-animal conflict and preserve biodiversity, balancing development with conservation.