Delhi-Dehradun Greenfield Highway Inauguration Expected in April 2026, PMO Confirmation Awaited

The formal opening of the Delhi-Dehradun Greenfield Highway has been rescheduled to the first or second week of April 2026. While the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is ready with the core infrastructure, the final date depends on the official confirmation from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). This project aims to provide a faster and more efficient route between the national capital and Uttarakhand, significantly reducing the burden on existing roads.

Project Details and Travel Benefits

The 212-kilometer long expressway is an access-controlled highway that will change how people travel to the hills. It features a unique 12-kilometer elevated corridor through Rajaji National Park, equipped with special yellow lighting to protect wildlife. The project is designed to handle high-speed traffic while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

Current Progress and Inauguration Venue

The inauguration ceremony is likely to take place at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. NHAI has already made significant progress, with the stretch from Khekra to the Saharanpur bypass being ready for use. For the Prime Minister’s visit, multiple helipads have been built near the Ganeshpur toll plaza and additional ones are being constructed on the Dehradun side. While the main carriageway is mostly complete, workers are finishing the painting and cleaning tasks along the route.

• A 53-kilometer section in the Saharanpur-Dehradun area has been open to traffic since December 2025.
• Four packages from Khekra to Saharanpur bypass are now fully ready.
• Special wildlife-friendly lighting has been installed on the elevated section.
• NHAI is currently addressing lighting issues near Ganeshpur and Bihari Garh.
• Parking hubs and rest areas in some sections are in the final stages of completion.