Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway Widening Project
Sector: Airport • Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Source: Times Now
The project involves widening the Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway between Bhaniyawala and Ranipokhari to improve connectivity in the region. The roughly 20 km stretch aims to connect Dehradun, Jolly Grant Airport, and Rishikesh, reducing travel times by 30 minutes and supporting the Char Dham Yatra. The project has faced protests from environmental activists and local residents opposing the fe
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Airport
- Location
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times Now
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves widening the Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway between Bhaniyawala and Ranipokhari to improve connectivity in the region. The roughly 20 km stretch aims to connect Dehradun, Jolly Grant Airport, and Rishikesh, reducing travel times by 30 minutes and supporting the Char Dham Yatra. The project has faced protests from environmental activists and local residents opposing the felling of Sal trees due to ecological concerns. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Rishikesh |
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Source | Times Now |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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