SRINAGAR: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that 224-meter viaduct on National Highway 44 in Sherebibi area of Ramban district has been completed.
📍 In Jammu & Kashmir, we have successfully 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝟐𝟐𝟒-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 (𝟐-𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞) 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐛𝐢, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟐 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞… pic.twitter.com/TWhCcbDxMj
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In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Gadkari, said that this project contributes to the region’s economic growth and enhances its overall connectivity.
“In Jammu & Kashmir, we have successfully completed the construction of a 224-meter viaduct (2-lane) at Sherebibi, with an estimate cost of 12 crore. This infrastructure is situated along the Ramban to Banihal section of NH-44,” he said.
He added that this 224-meter segment, as a part of the broader project, not only reduce the travel distance by 125 meters, thus mitigating steep gradients , but also avoids the need for a steep cutting with a hill slope angle exceeding 80 degree.
“Furthermore, it significantly facilitates the smooth flow of vehicles, bypassing the challenging terrain of Sherebibi area gradients, and it’s important to note that this project contributes to the region’s economic growth and enhances its overall connectivity.”
“Under the visionary leadership of the PM Modi, we remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering exceptional highway infrastructure to the state of Jammu & Kashmir,” he added.
