Insta
Infra Boost For J&K: Centre Approves Rs 574 Crore Annual Plan For National Highway Works
Swarajya Staff
Jul 05, 2020, 12:39 PM | Updated 12:39 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
In a boost for national highways development in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Government has approved a Rs 574.16 crore annual plan for the ongoing 2020-21 year, reports The Economic Times.
Of the total sum approved, a massive share of Rs 220.68 crore will be spent on building of three flyovers in Srinagar alone, which will be 3.23 kilometres long, on National Highway-44 that connects Srinagar and Jammu. The three flyovers will come up at Bemina, Sanatnagar and Nowgam.
Apart from this, the approved plan also includes expressway, four-laning and construction of six kilometre-long third bypass on National Highway-444 Shopian Bypass at a cost of Rs 120 crore, and also the construction of 13.6 kilometres long bypasses in Pulwama and Kulgam at a cost of Rs 62.98 crore.
Following the approval from the Government, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued directives for preparation of estimates for the proposed works in the approved plan, incorporating the technical parameters and designs as per IRC codal provisions, or the latest circulars of the Ministry, and submission to it for consideration.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.