As the Dehradun-Delhi Expressway nears completion, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is implementing measures to protect wildlife along the route. The expressway traverses the Rajaji and Shivalik forest divisions, prompting NHAI to install specialised lighting to minimise disruption to local fauna. Based on recommendations from the Wildlife Institute of India, the lighting will feature a specific colour temperature to reduce insect attraction, thus preventing vehicle collisions with bats and birds.

Contact: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

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