Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 3 –
Haryana Public Works (Building and Roads) Department Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal, said that the riding quality and condition of 1,425 roads, spanning 4,655 kilometers across the state, will be improved at a cost of Rs. 2,750 crore during the year 2024-25.
This includes 51 State Highways covering 680 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 600 crore, 43 Major District Roads covering 725 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 500 crore, and 1,331 Other District Roads covering 3,250 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 1,650 crore.
Additionally, about 700 kilometers of village roads will be improved under the NABARD Loan Assistance Scheme during 2024-25.
Dr. Banwari Lal made this revelation while addressing a press conference following a review meeting with senior officers of the Department at the PWD Rest House, Sector-1, Panchkula today. He stated that the target is to complete the improvement work of these roads by September 2024. He said that repair of roads by way of patch work of about 3400 kilometers has been carried out from March 1, 2024 to 30 June 2024 in the State.
