+
Complete Rohru-Dodra-Kwar Road Within Stipulated Time
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Complete Rohru-Dodra-Kwar Road Within Stipulated Time

Shimla district Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh inspected the ongoing Rohru-Dodra-Kwar road project and directed officials to ensure that all work met prescribed quality standards and was completed within the stipulated time. The inspection focused on progress along the challenging stretches and on measures to mitigate weather-related delays. He emphasised adherence to technical specifications and timely mobilisation of resources.

The minister said that construction of the Chidgaon-Dodra-Kwar road would be completed within the stipulated timeframe and noted that the project would address the region's long-standing road infrastructure needs. He said that about Rs 450 million (mn) was being spent on the project. Given the difficult geographical conditions, limited working seasons and adverse weather, approval had been granted to extend the deadline for the remaining work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase one until March 2027 to help secure completion with the required quality.

He added that work on the Rohru-Chirgaon road, costing about Rs 200 mn, was underway and would also be completed within the stipulated time. Discussions had been held with the Uttarakhand chief minister regarding the road link connecting Dodra-Kwar with neighbouring Uttarakhand, and construction work on the section within Himachal Pradesh jurisdiction would be completed soon. Officials were instructed to coordinate inter-state clearances and ensure continuity of work across jurisdictional boundaries.

Adequate financial approvals had been granted for several link roads in the area, with allocations of Rs 45 mn for the Kitarwadi link road, Rs 105 mn for the Jiskun-Jakha road and Rs 40 mn for the Jadkot road. Work on these projects would commence once all statutory formalities were completed. The minister called for close monitoring of contractors and timely release of funds to avoid further delays and to deliver durable road connectivity for local communities.

Shimla district Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh inspected the ongoing Rohru-Dodra-Kwar road project and directed officials to ensure that all work met prescribed quality standards and was completed within the stipulated time. The inspection focused on progress along the challenging stretches and on measures to mitigate weather-related delays. He emphasised adherence to technical specifications and timely mobilisation of resources. The minister said that construction of the Chidgaon-Dodra-Kwar road would be completed within the stipulated timeframe and noted that the project would address the region's long-standing road infrastructure needs. He said that about Rs 450 million (mn) was being spent on the project. Given the difficult geographical conditions, limited working seasons and adverse weather, approval had been granted to extend the deadline for the remaining work under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase one until March 2027 to help secure completion with the required quality. He added that work on the Rohru-Chirgaon road, costing about Rs 200 mn, was underway and would also be completed within the stipulated time. Discussions had been held with the Uttarakhand chief minister regarding the road link connecting Dodra-Kwar with neighbouring Uttarakhand, and construction work on the section within Himachal Pradesh jurisdiction would be completed soon. Officials were instructed to coordinate inter-state clearances and ensure continuity of work across jurisdictional boundaries. Adequate financial approvals had been granted for several link roads in the area, with allocations of Rs 45 mn for the Kitarwadi link road, Rs 105 mn for the Jiskun-Jakha road and Rs 40 mn for the Jadkot road. Work on these projects would commence once all statutory formalities were completed. The minister called for close monitoring of contractors and timely release of funds to avoid further delays and to deliver durable road connectivity for local communities.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s Surat-Vapi Section Set for 2027

The first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor, linking Surat and Vapi, is targeted to begin services in 2027. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026, while Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has indicated that an inauguration could take place around the middle of 2027. The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) said the train being manufactured in India is expected to reach the tracks around April or May 2027. The train will undergo extensive testing before the section is opened for passenger services. The project began construction in 2021 and includ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Indian Railways Approves Four Projects Worth Rs. 7.36 bn Across Four States

Indian Railways has approved four projects with a combined value of Rs. 7.36 bn across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The programme covers train protection, signalling, electric traction supply and a road overbridge, with each project assigned to a different railway zone. In Uttar Pradesh, Rs. 2.52 bn has been approved to extend the Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system across 607.7 km in the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway. The system monitors train movements and can apply the brakes if a driver fails to observe a signal or exceeds a safe speed. The w..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Chandru Raheja Sells 1.49% Stake in Mindspace REIT for Rs. 5 bn

Billionaire Chandru Lachmandas Raheja has sold a 1.49 per cent holding in Mindspace Business Parks REIT for Rs. 5 bn through a bulk deal on the BSE. The transaction involved 9.9 mn units and was executed at an average price of Rs. 505 per unit, according to exchange data. Following the sale, units of Mindspace Business Parks REIT were trading 0.18 per cent lower at Rs. 504.05 on Tuesday. Exchange data did not identify the buyers involved in the transaction. Raheja is the chairman of real estate company K Raheja Corp. The sale involved 99,00,990 units, representing 1.49 per cent of the Mumbai-b..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code