Nitin Gadkari Unleashes Rs. 4,000 Cr Highway Makeover, Inaugurates 29 Key Projects In Punjab
In a significant stride towards fostering development and enhancing connectivity, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated 29 National Highway projects with a staggering investment exceeding Rs 4,000 crore in Hoshiarpur, Punjab on Wednesday.
The ceremony, attended by key dignitaries including Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Prakash, Punjab BJP State President Sunil Kumar, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, and various officials, marked a crucial juncture in the region's infrastructure development.
The unveiled projects and foundation stones laid during the event are poised to revolutionise the local infrastructure, leading to comprehensive economic advancement and an improved quality of life for the residents. The development aims to facilitate seamless and free-flowing traffic, thereby enhancing the efficiency of freight transportation.
One of the flagship projects, the 4-laning of the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur section, including bypasses for both Phagwara and Hoshiarpur, is set to establish a high-speed connectivity of 100 kmph between the two cities.
This improvement is expected to halve the travel time from 1 hour to just 30 minutes, alleviating congestion in urban areas. The project will also provide a direct connection to Hoshiarpur through National Highway 44 (GT Road).
Similarly, the construction of a 4-lane Ladowal Bypass in Ludhiana connecting GT Road and National Highway 5 will link Ludhiana-Ferozepur Highway to Delhi-Jalandhar Highway (National Highway 44), enhancing connectivity in the region.
Further emphasising the strategic importance of the projects, the 4-laning of the Talwandi Bhai to Firozpur section and Firozpur bypass will significantly enhance connectivity, augmenting safety and expediting movement on the national highways. Additionally, the improved infrastructure is anticipated to foster growth in religious pilgrimage sites and bolster inter-state connectivity within the project areas.
In addition to inaugurating these transformative projects, Gadkari announced new initiatives to further strengthen the road network in Punjab. The proposed construction of a 45 km, 4-lane bypass at Mukerian, Dasuiya, and Bhogpur on the Jalandhar to Pathankot route, with an estimated cost of Rs 1600 crore, and a 30 km, 4-lane bypass from Tanda to Hoshiarpur, costing Rs 800 crore, are set to bring additional benefits to the region, enhancing accessibility and connectivity.
The unveiled projects align with the government's commitment to bolstering infrastructure across the nation, propelling economic development, and enhancing the overall well-being of the citizens.
