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National Highway (NH) Network Plan: Uttarakhand

1. NH Network Overview

The National Highway (NH) network is the primary logistical and strategic lifeline of Uttarakhand. Spanning a total length of 3,589.82 km across 25 designated highways, this network serves as the backbone for regional connectivity, international trade, and national security.

Given Uttarakhand's unique geography, the NH network plays a critical dual role:

  • The Pilgrimage Corridor: Facilitating the movement of millions of devotees annually through the Char Dham Yatra and Manaskhand circuits.
  • The Strategic Frontier: Providing essential logistics support for defense personnel and equipment moving towards the Indo-China border in districts like Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Pithoragarh.
  • Disaster Response: Serving as the primary evacuation and relief supply route during extreme weather events and natural calamities.

2. Multi-Agency Management Framework

Development and maintenance of the NH network are distributed among four key executing agencies under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

Table: Agency-wise NH Length Distribution (in km)

S.N. Name of Agency Total Length 4 Lane & Above 2 Lane Single Lane
1 PWD (State PIU) 2,028.19 32.95 525.67 1,469.57
2 BRO (Border Roads) 986.80 - 549.30 437.50
3 NHIDCL 129.83 - 104.23 25.60
4 NHAI 445.00 441.00 4.00 -
- Total 3,589.82 473.95 1,183.20 1,932.67

3. Strategic Vision: Capacity & Resilience

The Uttarakhand Master Plan adheres to a strict "Configuration Mandate" to ensure future-ready mobility by Vision 2030:

  • Plain Areas: All National Highways in the Terai and Bhabar regions (Dehradun, Haridwar, US Nagar) are to be developed to a minimum 4-lane configuration.
  • Hill Areas: All National Highways in the mountainous regions are to be upgraded to a minimum 2-lane configuration with paved shoulders, ensuring safe crossing for multi-axle vehicles and all-weather reliability.

4. Priority NH Project Pipeline

The following high-impact projects are currently in the planning or execution phase to resolve bottlenecks and enhance safety across the NH network.

A. Urban Decongestion (Bypasses, Tunnels & Elevated Roads)

  • Rishikesh Bypass 4-Laning (Project 43): 12.67 km bypass including elevated sections to divert Char Dham traffic from Rishikesh city core. Est. Cost: ₹1,141.61 Cr. View Details
  • Pauri Bypass Tunnel (Project 44): Construction of a 2 km twin-tube tunnel to bypass Pauri town, reducing travel time and avoiding urban demolition. Est. Cost: ₹662.83 Cr. View Details
  • Sonprayag-Kalimath Tunnel (Project 42): 2-lane tunnel to reduce distance between the Kedarnath route and Kalimath, enhancing disaster rescue capabilities. View Details
  • Lohaghat Bypass on NH-09 (Project 38): 5.70 km bypass with tunnel to decongest Lohaghat town and improve Efficiency of the Indo-Nepal border route. View Details
  • Pithoragarh Bypass on NH-09 (Project 39): 9.77 km bypass with tunnel to decongest the strategic border town and facilitate defense movement. View Details
  • Srinagar Bypass on NH-07 (Project 41): Dedicated bypass to resolve chronic congestion in Srinagar town during peak pilgrimage and Yatra seasons. View Details
  • Haridwar Bypass 4-Laning (Project 60): 15.1 km greenfield 4-lane bypass to divert through-traffic away from Haridwar’s urban core during mega pilgrimage surges. View Details
  • Dehradun Bypass (Project 61): 12 km greenfield access-controlled bypass on NH-307 to divert non-destined traffic from Dehradun city center. View Details
  • NHAI Multi-City Bypasses (Project 64): Construction and upgradation of strategic bypasses in Kotdwar, Rudrapur, Kashipur, and Khatima to decongest industrial hubs. View Details
  • Sudhowala to Mussoorie Alternate Corridor (Project 65): 40.2 km corridor with twin tunnels and elevated viaducts to provide a high-speed alternate to the congested Dehradun-Mussoorie road. View Details%20to%20Mussoorie.md)
  • Joshimath Bypass (Project 66): 6.35 km bypass to divert Char Dham through-traffic away from the geologically sensitive Joshimath town. View Details
  • Shyampur–Gumaniwala Bypass with ROB (Project 72): 1.3 km 4-lane bypass including an ROB to eliminate frequent traffic interruptions at the Gumaniwala railway level crossing. View Details
  • Herbertpur to Kalsi 4-Laning (Project 75): 16 km 4-lane divided highway with elevated flyovers to decongest the Herbertpur-Vikasnagar urban corridor. View Details
  • Dehradun NH-07 Decongestion (Project 76): Construction of a 4-lane elevated road and rotary at Vidhansabha Chowk to resolve bottlenecks on one of Dehradun's busiest corridors. View Details
  • Asharori–Mohkampur Elevated Corridor (Project 79): 11.44 km 4-lane elevated corridor on NH-07 to provide signal-free movement at Dehradun's main entry/exit nodes. View Details
  • Champawat Bypass (Project 84): 7.75 km bypass on NH-09 to divert traffic away from congested Champawat town and improve Kumaon regional mobility. Est. Cost: ₹220.88 Cr. View Details
  • Ramnagar Bypass (Project 86): Development of a new 4-lane Greenfield bypass to decongest Ramnagar town and improve access to the Corbett circuit. View Details
  • Haridwar Bypass Section-II (Project 88): High-capacity bypass with an iconic bridge over the Ganga to provide a long-term decongestion solution for the pilgrimage city. View Details
  • Haldwani Ring Road (Project 90): 4/6 lane ring road to bypass Haldwani and Kathgodam urban areas, improving regional connectivity to Kumaon hills. View Details

B. Strategic Corridor Widening & Upgradation

  • NH-707A Bataghat to Maletha (Project 59): Widening of 136 km stretch to 2-lane with paved shoulders, serving as an alternate Char Dham route and tourism corridor. Est. Cost: ₹2,575 Cr. View Details
  • NH-109 Qurab to Karnaprayag (Project 55): Upgrading 115 km stretch to 2-lane with paved shoulders to improve vital Garhwal-Kumaon divisional connectivity. View Details
  • NH-507 Badhwala to Barkot (Project 57): Systematic corridor upgradation of 98 km stretch to standard 2-lane configuration to support Yamunotri pilgrimage traffic. View Details
  • NH-334A Purkaji-Laksar-Haridwar (Project 58): Capacity augmentation of 46.5 km stretch to 4-lane configuration to support industrial and pilgrim traffic into Haridwar. View Details
  • NH-534 Dugadda to Gumkhal (Project 56): 18.1 km widening to 2-lane with paved shoulders to enhance Lansdowne Cantonment and Char Dham connectivity. Est. Cost: ₹392.52 Cr. View Details
  • NH-109 Kathgodam to Nainital (Project 36): Upgrading 34 km of the primary Kumaon gateway to 2-lane/paved shoulder standards. Est. Cost: ₹709.54 Cr. View Details
  • NH-309A Udiyari Bend to Almora (Project 54): Rehabilitation and 2-laning of 126 km stretch connecting Almora, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh for regional socio-economic growth. View Details
  • NH-309B Almora to Panar (Project 53): Upgrading 77.1 km stretch to 2-lane standards to improve connectivity to Jageshwar Dham and the Pithoragarh border. View Details
  • NH-309 Kashipur to Ramnagar (Project 37): 4-laning of 18.2 km corridor to support Corbett tourism and industrial logistics from US Nagar. Est. Cost: ₹494.45 Cr. View Details
  • Paonta Sahib–Mednipur 4-Laning (Project 62): 25 km greenfield alignment on NH-07 to bypass congested towns and improve interstate mobility with Himachal Pradesh. View Details
  • Bhaniyawala–Jollygrant–Rishikesh NH-07 (Project 63): 19.78 km capacity augmentation to 4/6-lane with wildlife underpasses to improve airport and Char Dham connectivity. Est. Cost: ₹742.43 Cr. View Details
  • Helong–Joshimath–Mana Corridor (Project 67): Comprehensive upgradation of 51 km of NH-07 to 2-lane / Intermediate standard for safe pilgrimage and strategic mobility. View Details
  • Jauljibi to Baijnath Upgradation (Project 68): 213.6 km up-gradation under Bharatmala Pariyojana to enhance border connectivity and support Munsiyari tourism. View Details
  • NH-309 Ramnagar to Pauri (Project 73): Comprehensive 263 km upgradation to 2-lane standards to improve Kumaon-Garhwal connectivity and hill road safety. View Details
  • Fediz to Sanail Widening (Project 74): Widening of 40.45 km stretch of NH-707 to 2-lane with paved shoulders to strengthen interstate connectivity with Himachal Pradesh. Est. Cost: ₹1,031.40 Cr. View Details
  • Chamoli – Chopta – Kund Widening (Project 78): Upgrading the narrow NH-107A stretch to 2-lane standards to improve inter-district connectivity and alternate Kedarnath access. View Details
  • NH-134 Paligad to Jankichatti (Project 83): Upgrading 25 km of the final Yamunotri Dham highway to 2-lane with paved shoulders for safe pilgrimage. Est. Cost: ₹344.73 Cr. View Details
  • NH-87 Rampur to Kathgodam (Project 87): 49.78 km capacity augmentation to 4-lane divided highway to strengthen the primary Kumaon link. Est. Cost: ₹560.10 Cr. View Details
  • Ganga Expressway Extension (Project 89): Extension of the expressway to Haridwar to provide high-speed connectivity and reduce travel time from NCR. View Details

C. Safety & Disaster Resilience

  • NH Slope Protection (Project 40): Comprehensive landslide mitigation at 343+ critical locations across the state's NH network to ensure all-weather survival. Est. Cost: ₹2,557.35 Cr. View Details
  • Kaliasaur Bypass (Project 85): Construction of a 3.22 km bypass to eliminate the chronic Sirobagar landslide vulnerability, ensuring uninterrupted Char Dham transit. Est. Cost: ₹148.02 Cr. View Details