Himachal Public Works Department (PWD) minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday said the state government’s persistent efforts have resulted in the approval of road projects worth ₹293.36 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the financial year 2024-25.
He said the sanctioned projects include five road and bridge works aimed at improving connectivity and infrastructure in various parts of the state.
Vikramaditya said the approved works include ₹54.87 crore for the upgradation of the 52 km Tikkar-Jarol-Gahan-Nanakhari-Khamadi road in Shimla, ₹41.10 crore for the 20 km Sujanpur Tihra-Sandhol road in Hamirpur, ₹79.25 crore for the 37 km Navgaon-Beri road in Hamirpur, ₹86.34 crore for the construction of an 828-meter high-level bridge on Gaj Khad in Kangra and ₹31.80 crore for the upgradation of the 9.6 km Bakhrot-Karsog-Sanarli-Sainj road in Mandi.