PM Modi Launches Key Delhi Dehradun Economic Corridor in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, Apr 14 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project developed at an estimated cost of around ₹12,000 crore.

The corridor is aimed at transforming regional connectivity by significantly reducing travel time between Delhi and Dehradun while improving road safety and traffic efficiency along the route.

Built as a high-capacity expressway corridor, the project is expected to ease congestion on existing highways and provide smoother movement for both passenger and freight traffic.

Officials said the corridor has been developed with modern engineering standards, including upgraded road design and safety features intended to improve driving conditions and reduce bottlenecks.

Beyond connectivity, the project is expected to give a strong boost to economic activity in Uttarakhand by improving access to tourism hubs, trade centres, and emerging investment zones.

It is also likely to enhance regional logistics efficiency, supporting faster movement of goods between the national capital region and northern hill states.

With this inauguration, the government has further strengthened its focus on expanding high-speed road infrastructure to improve intercity connectivity and support long-term economic growth.