The first phase of the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway has opened for public trials, with a 32 km section running from Akshardham Temple in Delhi to Khekra in Baghpat.

This stretch, part of the larger 210 km project, will be toll-free for a one-month trial period. The expressway, designed to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from six hours to just 2.5 hours, is being constructed at a cost of Rs 11,868.6 crore. Once complete, it is expected to ease traffic congestion, especially for commuters heading towards Noida and Ghaziabad, by providing a high-speed link that will divert thousands of cars from overburdened existing routes. 

Additionally, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is building modern parking and rest facilities along the Delhi stretch, including spots with solar-powered lighting, water units, and EV parking. These improvements aim to enhance convenience and mobility for travellers.