Centre Approves Four-Laning Kangra Highway
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Centre Approves Four-Laning Kangra Highway

The Central Government has approved the four-laning of a crucial 50-kilometer stretch of the Kangra highway (NH-88) in Himachal Pradesh, a project aimed at improving road connectivity and boosting regional development. The highway, which plays a significant role in connecting key towns in the state, will now undergo expansion from two lanes to four lanes. This development is expected to enhance traffic flow, reduce travel time, and increase safety on the highway.

The project falls under the jurisdiction of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and is part of the broader effort to improve national highways across the country. The Kangra highway connects important towns in Himachal Pradesh and is a key route for both locals and tourists visiting the region. By expanding the highway to four lanes, the government aims to support better transportation, tourism, and economic activities in the state.

The proposed stretch to be widened passes through areas with high traffic volumes, and the new infrastructure will address current congestion issues. The four-laning will not only facilitate smoother travel but also promote trade and tourism in Kangra and nearby regions. Improved road connectivity is expected to attract more investment into the area, fostering overall economic growth.

The approval of this project is part of the government's continued focus on improving road infrastructure in hilly regions like Himachal Pradesh, where difficult terrain often makes travel challenging. The expansion of the Kangra highway is aligned with the government's goal of improving national and state highways to boost regional connectivity and economic development.

This highway upgrade is seen as a major infrastructural push that will provide long-term benefits to residents, commuters, and the overall economy of the region.

The Central Government has approved the four-laning of a crucial 50-kilometer stretch of the Kangra highway (NH-88) in Himachal Pradesh, a project aimed at improving road connectivity and boosting regional development. The highway, which plays a significant role in connecting key towns in the state, will now undergo expansion from two lanes to four lanes. This development is expected to enhance traffic flow, reduce travel time, and increase safety on the highway. The project falls under the jurisdiction of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and is part of the broader effort to improve national highways across the country. The Kangra highway connects important towns in Himachal Pradesh and is a key route for both locals and tourists visiting the region. By expanding the highway to four lanes, the government aims to support better transportation, tourism, and economic activities in the state. The proposed stretch to be widened passes through areas with high traffic volumes, and the new infrastructure will address current congestion issues. The four-laning will not only facilitate smoother travel but also promote trade and tourism in Kangra and nearby regions. Improved road connectivity is expected to attract more investment into the area, fostering overall economic growth. The approval of this project is part of the government's continued focus on improving road infrastructure in hilly regions like Himachal Pradesh, where difficult terrain often makes travel challenging. The expansion of the Kangra highway is aligned with the government's goal of improving national and state highways to boost regional connectivity and economic development. This highway upgrade is seen as a major infrastructural push that will provide long-term benefits to residents, commuters, and the overall economy of the region.

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