Nitin Gadkari Announces Rs 1,935.7 Crore Highway Projects For Himachal Pradesh And Uttarakhand

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of highway projects worth Rs 1,935.7 crore in the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday (27 February).

In a social media post, the minister stated that approval has been granted to upgrade the existing road from Kalar Bala village to Nauni Chowk on National Highway-205 in Himachal Pradesh's Solan and Bilaspur districts to a 4-lane road with painted shoulders, at a cost of INR 1244.43 crore.

This road project is expected to enhance connectivity to Shimla, Kangra, Dharamshala, and Mandi, as well as improve access to Darlaghat and AIIMS as per a report by The Economic Times.

Additionally, clearance has been given for the construction of a 6 km long 4-lane Kotdwar Bypass on National Highway-119 in Bijnor and Pauri districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, at a cost of Rs 691.70 crore.

Gadkari highlighted that this route will serve as a bypass for Kotdwar city, alleviating congestion and enhancing connectivity with Uttar Pradesh.

It is also expected to boost tourism and improve access to the pilgrimage sites of Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhams.