Delhi Dehradun Expressway: Much Awaited Route to Open Shortly, Here's How Saharanpur and Roorkee Will Benefit

The Delhi Dehradun Expressway is set to redefine hill travel with a 210 km stretch, reducing travel time to just 2.5 hours. This high-speed corridor will reshape tourism, real estate, and economic connectivity in North India.

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Purnima Jain
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One of the revolutions happening in India is the concept of infrastructure through the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which will transform the slog of a half-day journey into a comfortable two-and-a-half-hour journey. The 210-km-long expressway is not only targeted to save time; it is also geared towards boosting economic growth and providing a smooth connectivity link between the national capital and the foothills of the Himalayas, as per a comprehensive report by MagicBricks.

Travel Experience Set for a Himalayan Upgrade

The route is a six-lane access-controlled greenfield expressway, with species-specific green corridors erected in the form of India's first elevated wildlife corridor in the greenbelt, tunnels through hilly terrain, and state-of-the-art road infrastructure of an expressway standard, facilitating high-speed travel. The project will be split into four packages and will contain a 12-km elevated section around Rajaji National Park. Making the road won't be enough; it is making the journey between Delhi and Dehradun easy on the environment.

This expressway will be a strategic facility once it is completed, and the benefits will be enjoyed by the tourists, professionals, and logistics operators. The intelligent traffic systems and new standards of safety will ensure that the weekend getaways to the hills in Delhi will be more frequent and safer.

How Saharanpur and Roorkee Will Benefit

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is going to play a very beneficial role in Saharanpur and Roorkee, as the interest in real estate will increase, connectivity will also improve, and there will be an increase in demand for houses and education. These towns are becoming potential investment regions that are enhancing touring activities and commercial and job creation in the area.

Real Estate Growth and Investment Surge Along the Corridor

Real estate is on the boom due to an upcoming expressway along its route. Other neglected places, such as Baghpat, Shamli, and Saharanpur, are gaining popularity among people as a choice for home buying and investment. Researchers think that this corridor will lead to the emergence of additional urban belts, as logistic parks, resorts, and residential complexes will follow the example of the expressway. The appeal of plotted developments and second homes that are located in and around Dehradun is especially growing.

Sustainable Vision with Economic Impact

The difference of this project is that it is an eco-sensitive structure. It is quite sustainable with the use of wildlife crossings, sound barriers, afforestation campaigns, and solar-powered lights. Economically, the expressway should facilitate the trade route and minimize the consumption of fuel, and hence boost the GDP of North India. The infrastructure project is one way for India to achieve its net-zero commitment by 2070.

 

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