Secretary Public Works Department (R&B), Bhupinder Kumar, today assessed status of ongoing construction works on Jammu-Akhnoor road widening during his extensive inspection of the vital four laning project.
Secretary was accompanied by General Manager NHIDCL, Director Finance PWD, Director Planning PWD, Site Engineer NHIDCL, concerned Tehsildars and site Engineers of NHIDCL.
The inspection specifically focused on Package I and III of the 30 Km 4-lane road widening project, which will ease travel to Akhnoor, Rajouri and Poonch districts.
Secretary visited and inspected the work sites at Bhagwati Nagar, Muthi, Domana, Kangrail, Akhnoor and other key locations on the road.
While inspecting Bhagwati Nagar flyover, Secretary directed the NHIDCL authorities to further expedite work on 1.35 Km flyover and complete the project within stipulated timeline of January 2025. This flyover will decongest traffic in the city besides addressing traffic congestion in canal area.
