Dehradun plans elevated-tunnel link to Rispana-Bindal roads for Mussoorie traffic outside city

Dehradun may get a new elevated-and-tunnel route linking the planned Rispana and Bindal road projects, allowing Mussoorie-bound traffic to avoid passing through the city. The proposed corridor would run from near Max Hospital on Rajpur Road to Dhoran on Sahastradhara Road.

The project is still at an early planning stage. Officials will first commission a study, followed by a feasibility assessment before any final decision is taken on construction. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Public Works Department (PWD) are preparing the plan.

Proposed link between 2 major projects

The new route is being considered as a connector between the elevated roads planned above the Rispana and Bindal rivers. Central and state governments have approved those 2 projects to address Dehradun’s traffic congestion, while their final feasibility studies are underway.

Once the studies are completed, construction of the Rispana and Bindal elevated roads can begin. The proposed Max Hospital–Dhoran corridor is intended to add another route through the wider urban network and could also function as a ring-road link for the city.

The plan would give vehicles travelling towards Mussoorie an option to remain outside Dehradun’s main urban areas. Officials are also examining the possibility of diverting traffic from Rajpur Road towards Dhoran, reducing the need for vehicles to cross the city centre.

Ropeway may increase Rajpur Road pressure

A ropeway is being developed from Purukul for travel to Mussoorie. Officials anticipate that the facility could increase traffic pressure around the Rajpur Road area, creating a need for additional routes.

The proposed corridor is therefore being considered as a way to distribute traffic and provide more travel choices for visitors heading to Mussoorie. Its eventual role will depend on the findings of the proposed study and subsequent feasibility review.

Study to precede any construction decision

PWD officials said the Max Hospital-to-Dhoran proposal has not yet reached the construction stage. NHAI is being asked to undertake the study, after which the route’s feasibility will be examined.

The sequence means that the corridor does not yet have a confirmed construction schedule. Authorities will decide on implementation only after the technical assessment and related planning work are completed.

Conclusion

The proposed corridor could create a city bypass for Mussoorie traffic and connect Dehradun’s planned Rispana and Bindal elevated roads, but its construction will depend on the forthcoming study and feasibility findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the proposed Dehradun corridor?

It is an elevated-and-tunnel route planned between Max Hospital on Rajpur Road and Dhoran on Sahastradhara Road.

Q. What would the corridor connect?

The route is intended to connect the planned elevated projects over the Rispana and Bindal rivers.

Q. How could the project help Mussoorie-bound traffic?

It could allow vehicles travelling to Mussoorie to bypass Dehradun’s main urban areas instead of passing through the city.

Q. Has construction of the new corridor been approved?

No construction decision has been confirmed. The proposal is at an initial planning stage and requires a study and feasibility assessment.

Q. Which agencies are preparing the plan?

The National Highways Authority of India and the Public Works Department are preparing the project plan.

Q. Why is another route being considered near Rajpur Road?

A ropeway is being developed from Purukul to Mussoorie, and officials expect it could increase traffic pressure around Rajpur Road.