Jakhan, Dehradun

The recently inaugurated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, costing ₹13,000 crore, has reduced travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to 2.5 hours. This improved connectivity is driving surge in real estate demand, with property prices already seeing a 15-30% increase and projected to rise another 15-25% in the next 18-24 months.

Dehradun Master Plan 2041's Draft , currently undergoing public consultation, emphasizes planned residential expansion, commercial and industrial zones, green belts & roads. Prepared to manage the city's growing population, traffic, and environmental challenges, the plan seeks to provide a blueprint for sustainable urban development.

Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority has approved a ₹968 crore development plan for the financial year 2026-27, focusing on sustainable urban expansion, infrastructure enhancement, and green initiatives. This initiative is expected to attract private investment, boost tourism, and create employment opportunities.

The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) sealed four under-construction buildings in Kulhan and Chandrabani for violating building bylaws and lacking necessary approvals. Illegal constructions create pressure on urban infrastructure like roads, parking, and water supply.

Dehradun's District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan has launched 'Samadhan Diwas', a weekly public grievance hearing initiative, urging citizens to report civic issues like damaged roads, potholes, and land fraud online via the Chief Minister's helpline portal.

The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has approved a ₹968 crore development plan for Dehradun, focusing on enhancing urban infrastructure, promoting green spaces, and regulating construction. The plan includes stricter building regulations to curb illegal construction and aims for balanced urban growth.

The 12-kilometer bypass project around Dehradun, a ₹716 crore initiative by the National Highways Authority of India, has reached 44% completion. This four-lane greenfield highway, connecting Jhajhra to the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, is slated for completion by April 2027.

MCD is having board meeting on April 29 to discuss 65 proposals concerning civic amenities, infrastructure, and governance. Key agenda items include measures against illegal factories, regulation of pubs and hookah bars, and improving traffic management. Land proposals involve establishing a new fire station near Sahastradhara helipad and a power substation in Nakraunda.

NHAI is constructing a 12-kilometer, four-lane greenfield bypass connecting the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. This project, with a cost of ₹716 crore, aims to enhance regional connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in Dehradun. The bypass is expected to be completed by April 2027 and will divert non-destined traffic away from the city's urban core.