Shimla
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi today. He held detailed discussions about various roads, bridges, and ropeway projects of the state with the Union Minister and sought liberal central assistance and support.
The Chief Minister submitted a proposal for constructing four new road projects in the state to the Union Minister. He said that strengthening the road network was of utmost importance for facilitating tourists and the overall development of the state, as the roads were lifelines of the hill state. He also suggested that the NHAI should explore the possibility of tunneling wherever feasible, as it would reduce the maintenance cost.
Shri Sukhu requested reviewing the realignment of the Solan-Parwanoo road and urged considering the preparation of a new detailed project report (DPR), keeping in view many blind spots and curves leading to more accidents. Apart from this, he also requested the four-lane of left out portions of the Shim la-Mataur national highway.
The Union Minister assured of full support for the Himachal government.
