New Delhi, Aug 17 : Delhi-Dehradun Expressway reached an important milestone when the 20km stretch of the expressway that runs through the ecologically sensitive area of Raja Ji National Park has witnessed the commencement of construction of the 340-meter Daat Kali tunnel. “Breakthrough achieved on Delhi-Dehradun expressway project.
The final 20km stretch goes through the eco-sensitive area of Raja Ji National Park where Asia’s longest elevated wildlife corridor (12km) is being built which is comprised of the 340m Daat Kali tunnel,” said Union Road, Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari while sharing the latest information regarding the development of the expressway.
“The tunnel is designed to safeguard the wildlife that lives there.Once it’s completed the expressway will cut down the travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6 hours to 2.30 hours and Delhi-Haridwar from 5 hrs to 2 hours,” said the minister on Twitter.
The Expressway is component of Delhi Dehradun economic corridor and is scheduled to be completed by March 2024.The final section of the Expressway, which is known as the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is expected to connect Dehradun via the brand new Daat Kali Devi Tunnel.
The phase IV route will run through vast forest areas (surrounding the tunnel) which includes Shivalik Hills and Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
According to the Ministry, by 2024, 26 expressways green are planned to be constructed, which will cut down travel time by a significant amount.
When the roads are in place, the travel duration between Delhi to Dehradun, Delhi to Haridwar, Delhi to Jaipur would take just two hours.For instance, Delhi to Chandigarh will take 2.30 hours, Delhi to Amritsar will be completed in 4 hours, and Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours.
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