Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday reviewed various ongoing road projects of four lanes and other roads being constructed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Surface Transport and State Public Works Department in the State. He directed the departments to expedite the ongoing projects to meet the established timelines while ensuring quality in construction works.

Sukhu directed the NHAI authorities to fully develop the Shimla-Matour and Mandi-Pathankot roads into four lanes to facilitate smooth travel for commuters. He said that the State Government is developing Kangra district as the Tourism Capital of the State and both the four lane would be significant in bolstering the tourism activities. He stressed on enhancing aesthetic appeal of both the four lanes and emphasized on construction of tunnels to minimize unnecessary cutting of hills. He said that after the completion of four-lane projects, the commuters will get monetary and time saving benefits. He said that construction work of Shimla-Nauni road segment will commence after the ensuing monsoon and is expected to be completed by September, 2026.

He said that construction work of Pinjore-Nalagarh-Baddi four lane would be speeded up to benefit the industries in these areas and directed to complete this project by the end of 2025. He also reviewed the Shimla Bypass project, Shimla-Solan four lane, widening and strengthening of Mandi-Hamirpur and Paonta-Shillai roads. He assured full cooperation from the State Government in ensuring the timely completion of these projects.