New Expressway: The New Expressway from Delhi to Dehradun Will a 210 km long new expressway. This will transform travel within the expressway and travel time for other surrounding cities. This expansion will facilitate travel for citizens of both states and is becoming part of Bharatmala project. It is mentioned that this expansion will decrease travel time in both ways by reducing it from 6.5 to 2.5 hours. Its real importance is further not just reducing the distance, but also enabling district level centers to emerge as hubs of planned, integrated urban and industrial development.The expressway is being built in 4 parts. The first part is Baghpat – Dehradun, alongside expansion will be done for a 32 km elevated part as well leading into Baghpat containing 4 interchanges and 40 underpasses along with new tunnels providing a boost to tourism and residential growth. The second phase includes 118 km green field line Saharanper which will lead to Ganeshpur from where remaining 60+ underpasses alongside integrating into residential areas. The last phase includes a 19.5 dominating part Shivalik hills and Rajaji Tiger reserve stretching dat Kali Devi Tunnel an absolute appeal.New flight from metro and airport The Dehradun metro project is moving forward with the expressway in two phases. The construction of a total 73 kilometer line (Haridwar-Rishikesh 32 km; Nepali Farm-Dehradun 41 km) is coming along nicely. In addition, the expansion of Jolly Grant Airport is underway which will increase international accessibility, greatly accelerating the development of the region. Boom in the Real Estate Sector Magicbricks states that besides Greater Delhi and the National Capital Region, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Rishikesh are now emerging as new hubs in real estate. The average rate per square foot of real estate in Dehradun stands at ₹5,653 while in Delhi it is ₹18,618. Demand for second homes has increased by 43 percent, and people are now transitioning towards permanent residences.Shift in Developers’ Perspective Manit Sethi, the Director of Exensia Infra, remarked, “Dehradun is nolonger a hill station, it is the new hub of real estate. The mindset of professionals and investors have changed with the expressway. We have focused on the premium segment and the micro-markets around the expressway.” While Sikka Group Harvinder Singh Sikka said “This expressway, metro, and airport together are building an economic bridge, but sustainable development is necessary.” Home and Soul Sakshi Katiyal said, “This is not just a road, it is a bridge of hopes. Dehradun is becoming an extended suburb of Delhi.” Tourism Scale Expansion Uttarakhand tourism is picking up pace, in 2018, 78 lakh tourists visited the place which surged to 5.96 crore in 2023. Out of these, 6.1 million were domestic and 26,000 international. The government’s eco-tourism, homestays, and training programs directly bolster the hospitality sector which in turn aids real estate.The start of a new economic revolution.The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is turning into an economic catalyst for North India, in parallel with the construction of the metro and the expansion of the airport as well as the ongoing work on the Char Dham highway. This project is transforming Dehradun as well as Rishikesh and Haridwar into growth centers. In a few years, the region can emerge as a key center of real estate and economic activity.
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