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Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway Widening Project

Sector: Transportation • Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Source: Asianet News Malayalam

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Planned

The project involves widening the Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway between Bhaniyawala and Ranipokhari to improve connectivity in the region. The project has faced protests from local residents and environmental activists due to the proposed felling of Sal trees, citing concerns over ecological impact, rising temperatures, and groundwater damage.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Transportation
Location
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Asianet News Malayalam

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The project “Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway Widening Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Transportation sector, located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Asianet News Malayalam.

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2026-07-22

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The project involves widening the Dehradun-Rishikesh National Highway between Bhaniyawala and Ranipokhari to improve connectivity in the region. The project has faced protests from local residents and environmental activists due to the proposed felling of Sal trees, citing concerns over ecological impact, rising temperatures, and groundwater damage.

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Transportation

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India

State

Uttarakhand

City

Rishikesh

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Asianet News Malayalam

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2026-07-15

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