Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced having undertaken expansion of the Chenani-Sudhmahadev segment of National Highway (NH-244), transforming it into a 2-lane road with paved shoulders.
In a post on X, Nitin Gadkari wrote, “In Jammu & Kashmir, we have undertaken the expansion and enhancement of the Chenani-Sudhmahadev segment of National Highway NH-244, transforming it into a 2-lane road with paved shoulders. This pivotal project, spanning a total length of 16.99 kilometers, marks the first phase of its development.”
“The improved highway is set to offer year-round connectivity, a game-changer for the local economy and the people in the area”, he said.
Gadkari said that this endeavor, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji stands as a testament to the commitment to establishing an efficient, seamless, and ecologically responsible mobility network in Jammu & Kashmir.