The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a temporary traffic diversion on a stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, effective from May 22 to June 8. This measure is being implemented to facilitate slope stabilisation work on phase 4 of the project, located between Ganeshpur and Dehradun, officials confirmed on Thursday.
Purpose of the Work
According to NHAI, the slope stabilisation operations are aimed at further strengthening commuter safety on the mountainous section of the corridor. The proposed activities include scaling hill slopes and removing excess debris along the highway stretch. NHAI stated that additional forest land has been diverted for the project, and all necessary clearances have been obtained. The work is expected to be completed before the onset of the monsoon season.
Traffic Diversion Details
To ensure safe vehicular movement during the construction, traffic diversion will be enforced on an approximately 1.25-kilometre stretch of the highway. The remaining sections of the corridor will remain open for regular traffic. Flagmen will be deployed round the clock to guide commuters and streamline vehicular movement.
Under the diversion plan, vehicles travelling towards Dehradun will be shifted from the left-hand carriageway to the right-hand carriageway and diverted back near the Daat Kali Tunnel. Vehicles heading towards Delhi and Saharanpur will be diverted onto the old highway section after crossing the Daat Kali Tunnel and will rejoin the expressway after approximately 1.3 kilometres.
Background and Safety Measures
The Ganeshpur-Dehradun stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor passes through hilly terrain where hill cutting was carried out for widening works. Anticipating the risk of rockfalls, NHAI has already installed stone catchers at sensitive locations. The temporary diversion is a proactive step to mitigate any potential hazards during the slope stabilisation work.
Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the guidance of flagmen and traffic signs. NHAI has assured that all efforts will be made to minimise inconvenience and complete the work within the stipulated timeline.
