Delhi-Dehradun expressway expected to open partially by November 2024
The first section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which runs from Akshardham to Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE), is slated to open for traffic by November this year. Commuters travelling between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh can get ample relief from everyday traffic congestion due to this new section.
The 32-km access controlled section running between Delhi and EPE has a portion of about 19 km elevated road. There will be a six-lane service road below for local traffic and an elevated section for through traffic.
“Traffic flow on the service road will also improve as the entire section is being improved by NHAI as part of the project. Dividing the traffic will also provide relief to local commuters,” an official said, as per media reports.
Expressway Entry-Exit Points
For traffic from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh, the expressway will have seven entry points: Akshardham, Geeta Colony, Kailash Nagar, Sonia Vihar, Vijay Vihar and Mandola. Exits will be at Mandola, Sonia Vihar, Vijay Vihar and Khajuri Chowk.
Conversely, traffic from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi will enter at Mandola, Vijay Vihar and 5th Pushta and exit at Mandola, Loni, Vijay Vihar, Usmanpur, Kailash Nagar, Geeta Colony and Akshardham. Commuters entering and exiting the expressway in Delhi will not have to pay toll.
