Ramban, November 14: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today inspected the ongoing construction works along National Highway-44 (NH-44) to review the pace of execution and assess the progress of key infrastructure projects.
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner directed officers of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and executing construction agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure timely completion of the ongoing projects. He specifically directed the concerned agencies to make the viaduct connecting Nachilana to Kishtwari Pathar operational by the end of the current month to facilitate smoother and safer movement of traffic along the highway.
The Deputy Commissioner also inspected the progress of construction of the second tube of the Panthyal Tunnel and stressed the need for expeditious execution of the project while maintaining quality and adhering to the prescribed timeline of November 30, 2026.
He further directed the construction agencies to ensure the development of essential public amenities, including passenger sheds and toilet facilities, at designated locations along the highway for the convenience of commuters and passengers.
Emphasising the importance of NH-44 as a vital road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that timely completion of these critical infrastructure works is essential for ensuring safer, smoother and more reliable traffic movement along the highway.
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