The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, under the leadership of Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, has approved Rs 12.55 billion for the construction of a 28.9 km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass. This project aims to ease traffic congestion in Patiala, improve regional connectivity, and enhance the movement of goods and logistics, boosting the region's infrastructure and economy.

Announcing the approval on ‘X’, Shri Gadkari highlighted that the bypass will complete the ring road around Patiala, significantly reducing traffic in the city while promoting smoother logistics operations.

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