Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of national highway projects worth Rs 5,278 crore during his visit to Chandigarh on July 17. These projects will strengthen the road connectivity of Tricity including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate national highway projects worth Rs 5,278 crore during a program organized in Chandigarh on July 17. During this time, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of many important road projects, which is expected to improve the traffic system in the Tricity region and strengthen regional connectivity.
Three major road projects will be inaugurated and foundation stone laid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of three important projects related to the National Highway during his Chandigarh visit. The total cost of these projects is Rs 5,278 crore. According to the Central Government, with the completion of these development works, the road system of the entire Tricity area including Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula will become more modern and accessible than before.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 31.23 km long six-lane greenfield IT City-Kurali section. About Rs 1,936 crore has been spent on this project. Along with this, the foundation stone of Zirakpur Bypass and Zirakpur-Parwanoo Greenfield Corridor will also be laid, which will strengthen the road connectivity in the coming years.
Traffic system will be better, there will be relief from jam
The government says that after the completion of these projects, the long standing problem of traffic jam in the Tricity area will reduce significantly. About Rs 1,878 crore will be spent on the 19.20 km long Zirakpur bypass, while the 10.30 km long Zirakpur-Parwanoo Greenfield Corridor will be constructed at a cost of Rs 1,464 crore.
The biggest advantage of both these projects will be that heavy vehicles will be able to reach their destination without entering the city. This will reduce the vehicular pressure on the roads of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula and the travel of common people will become faster, safer and convenient. Also, transportation of goods will also be easier and faster than before.
Trade and tourism will get a boost
After the completion of the new National Highway projects, road connectivity between Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir will be further strengthened. Better connectivity will give impetus to industrial activities and the trade and logistics sector is also expected to get huge benefits.
The government believes that better road network will also boost tourism. With ease of transportation system for industries and investors, the possibilities of new investment in the area will increase. Along with this, the local people will also take less time in their daily commute and the journey will be more convenient.
Many big leaders will be present in the program
Many senior leaders and public representatives are likely to participate in this program of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Haryana Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra and Ajay Tamta and many other dignitaries will be present at the ceremony.
This program to be held in Chandigarh will not be limited to just the launch of new road projects, but is being considered an important step towards strengthening the road infrastructure of North India. After the completion of these projects, the connectivity of the tricity area will be better, travel time will be reduced and economic activities are also expected to get a new impetus.
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