The recently inaugurated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has drastically altered regional connectivity, cutting down the travel time between Delhi's Akshardham and Dehradun from six hours to a mere 2.5 hours. Built with an investment of ₹12,000 crore, this 213 km, six-lane, access-controlled highway features high-speed infrastructure including 113 vehicular underpasses and 76 km of service roads.