The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is constructing a 12 km-long greenfield bypass in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun to decongest the winter capital city battling constant traffic jams. The four-lane access-controlled bypass is being constructed at a cost of Rs 716 crore and will directly connect to the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. The bypass will start from Jhajhara and connect the Paonta Sahib-Ballupur section of NH-7 and will connect to the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near the Asharodi check post.
Tourists using the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will not have to tackle the Dehradun traffic once the bypass is completed. The stress of traffic, especially on the long weekends, will also be significantly reduced in Dehradun city. Commuters will enjoy easier travel from Dehradun to Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Vikasnagar and Paonta Sahib. The project will also speed up freight movement to industrial areas, boosting the regional economy.
It will allow for faster and quicker connectivity to Mussoorie, as the travel time will be reduced by 30-40 minutes.
