Bharatmala Pariyojana: Centre approves dev of Jakh-Kunjwani section of NH-44 to 6-lane expressway

Srinagar, Oct 08: Union Government has approved the project for the development of Jakh (Vijaypur)-Kunjwani section of NH-44 to 6-lane expressway standards as part of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway, officials said.
Besides, the officials added that the Centre has also approved the development of Kunjwani to 4th Tawi Bridge section of NH-144A to four-lane NH standards at the revised cost estimate of Rs.1917.32 cr. under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Once completed, the stretch would boost connectivity to Jammu Airport.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on behalf of the people of Jammu Kashmir, expressed his deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
“These projects are the road of J&K’s destiny that will accelerate the development, meet aspirations of people and facilitate ease of living”, added the Lt Governor.