Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving 19 major road and tunnel projects in Jammu and Kashmir worth ₹10,637 crore.
Key projects include the construction of the Peer Ki Gali and Sadhana tunnels, Zaznar-Shopian section of NH-701A, a four-lane flyover from Lal Chowk to Parimpora, the Trehgam-Chamkote section of NH-701, a four-lane Magam flyover on the Narbal-Gulmarg section, and the Qazigund Bypass.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the strategic significance of the projects, noting that they will enhance logistical support, troop mobility, and all-weather connectivity. The infrastructure boost is also expected to reduce travel time, improve access to tourist destinations, and spur economic growth across the Union Territory.
