Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced the completion of key safety enhancement works along the strategically vital NH-44 in Jammu and Kashmir at a cost of Rs 171.25 crore.
The project focused on black spot rectification at SIDCO Chowk and the Gole Mela-Sangoor stretch, construction of a Limited Vehicle User Path (LVUP) with service roads in Samba, and development of modern wayside amenities at Jhajjar Kotli, Qazigund, and Marhama. These locations were identified as accident-prone zones and high-traffic saturation points along the highway.
The works aimed to improve traffic circulation, enable safer turning movements, and optimise road geometry to reduce congestion and enhance overall safety. The newly developed wayside amenities provide essential facilities, including rest areas, parking, food courts, and sanitation services for commuters, tourists, and truck drivers.
Gadkari highlighted that these upgrades will ensure smoother and safer movement of passenger and freight traffic on NH-44, which serves as a lifeline connecting Jammu with the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country.
He added, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we remain committed to strengthening highway infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir to promote connectivity, economic growth, and tourism.”
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