Dehradun, June 5 -- Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand and its largest city, continues to grapple with increasing traffic congestion. Traffic congestion has emerged as one of the biggest urban challenges in Dehradun, particularly over the last decade. In order to ease traffic woes in one of the busiest stretches of road, Uttarakhand PWD has proposed the construction of a four-lane elevated road between Rispana and Araghar. The project is estimated to cost Rs 183.97 crores and is ostensibly aimed at easing chronic traffic jams, reducing travel time and improving connectivity in the rapidly expanding state capital.
The proposed elevated corridor is planned to be constructed from Rispana Bridge near the Chanchal Dairy area to Araghar Chowk ...