Dehradun Residents Oppose Mohkampur-Asharodi Elevated Corridor Over Displacement Fears
Residents along the proposed Mohkampur-Asharodi elevated road in Dehradun say the project could demolish 250-300 homes, and have protested the National Highways Authority's alignment plan.
Current Summary
Residents of several Dehradun colonies along the proposed Mohkampur-Asharodi elevated road have opposed the project, saying its planned alignment could affect 250-300 houses and displace families. The Mohkampur-Asharodi Elevated Road Sangharsh Samiti had earlier staged a protest against a Central Government notification issued on August 7 for the project, planned along a 12.7-km stretch of National Highway-7 from Mohkampur to the Ajabpur flyover. The route would pass through or near Roop Nagar, Jogiwala, Badripur, Poojawala, Friends Enclave, Defence Colony, and settlements near the Rispana river and railway colony, connecting with the Ajabpur flyover before the existing highway is widened toward Asharodi. Committee members allege the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun marking houses for the project, and that residents were not adequately informed through public notices or local newspapers before the plan was finalised. Resident KK Singh said around 250-300 houses could be affected, and residents fear losing their homes and being forced to relocate.
What We Know
- The Mohkampur-Asharodi Elevated Road Sangharsh Samiti has protested a Central Government notification issued August 7 for the project.
- The proposed elevated road runs 12.7 km from Mohkampur to the Ajabpur flyover along NH-7, passing through or near Roop Nagar, Jogiwala, Badripur, Poojawala, Friends Enclave and Defence Colony.
- Resident KK Singh estimates 250-300 houses could be affected by the alignment.
- Committee members allege NHAI has begun marking houses for the project without adequate prior public notice.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether NHAI or the state government has issued an official response to residents' concerns.
- The final confirmed alignment and number of houses actually slated for acquisition.
- Any compensation or rehabilitation plan for displaced families.
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- 22 Oct, 01:30 amSignal detected: Dehradun Residents Oppose Mohkampur-Asharodi Elevated Corridor Over Displacement Fears