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Centre lays foundation stones of 8 National Highway projects worth ₹2,217 cr in Tanakpur, Uttarakhand

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Press Releases 13 Feb 2024 05:38 PM IST PIB

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid foundation stones of 8 National Highway projects worth ₹2,217 crores in Tanakpur, Uttarakhand today in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Dhami, Union Minister of State Shri Ajay Bhatt, Shri Ajay Tamta  MPs, MLAs and officials.

The widening Kathgodam to Nainital road with a 2-lane paved shoulder will improve connectivity to Nainital – Manaskhand temples. The 4-lane widening of Kashipur to Ramnagar road will make it easier for tourists to reach Jim Corbett National Park and Manaskhand temples. The 2-lane widening of Kangarchina to Almora road will increase the number of tourists visiting Bageshwar and save them time. 2-lane widening and rehabilitation of Kanda Marg from Udiyari Band on National Highway 309A will facilitate access to Bagnath and Baijnath temples in Bageshwar. Also, the difficult journey from Bageshwar to Pithoragarh will be better, safer and time-saving.

Gadkari said intending to create excellent infrastructure in Uttarakhand, not only the work of roads and highways is going on, but keeping in mind the safety of the people, walls are also being constructed on the National Highway 87 extension. He said the repair of two bridges on the Saryu and Gomdi rivers in the Bageshwar district is also being done at a cost of ₹5 crore. These projects will not only benefit the tourists but will also make commuting easier for the local people. Besides, the local economy will also be strengthened without causing any harm to the environment, he added.