From slow traffic to smooth speed, the journey between Delhi and Dehradun is witnessing a major transformation. Will the new highway really be a game changer? An India Today field report puts it to the test, as it first took the old route from Delhi to Dehradun, navigating choke points and delays via Muzaffarnagar. Then, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration, the return journey begins on the brand-new highway. Thanks to modern infrastructure such as elevated wildlife corridors and seamless connectivity, driving is now faster, safer and uninterrupted. From six grueling hours to just about two and a half hours, this is not just a road, but a new way forward.
