Delhi–Dehradun Expressway Delay, likely to Open by Feb 2026
The much-anticipated Delhi–Dehradun Expressway — a greenfield 210-km access-controlled corridor linking Delhi to Dehradun — has faced yet another postponement. The latest update from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and nodal authorities indicates full opening is now likely by February 2026 . For commuters, logistics operators,the real-estate sector and tourism in the Doon Valley, this delay carries implications both positive (once complete) and challenging (in the interim). This blog explores the causes of the delay, remaining work, and what to expect when the expressway finally opens. Project Snapshot & Ambitious Goals The Delhi–Dehradun Expressway is a six-lane (expandable to eight) highway stretching roughly 210 km, beginning from the Akshardham area in Delhi and passing through Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli, Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) before reaching Dehradun (Uttarakhand). Costed at around ₹11,868.6 crore (approximate) according to recent media....