In a recent meeting, the Chief Secretary conducted a thorough review of various infrastructure projects across Jammu & Kashmir. One of the focal points was the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, which is progressing through multiple phases simultaneously. Notably, sections like Balsua-Hiranagar and Hiranagar-Vijaypur are set to reach completion by September 2025.
The Ring Road in Jammu is nearing its final stages, with only minor works and the completion of a tunnel left before its expected completion by June 2025. Similarly, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is undergoing tunnel works scheduled for completion by June 2026, with the Banihal Bypass slated for September of this year.
Moving to Srinagar, significant progress has been made on the Srinagar Ring Road, with 42.8% of the project completed on the ground. The timeline for its commissioning is set for June 2025, encompassing later phases like Magam-Pandach and Lasjan-Pandach via Dalgate..
Updates on the Narbal-Baramulla-Uri highway reveal that the Sangrama Flyover is nearing completion at 96%, expected to open by October this year. Plans for the Baramulla and Pattan Bypasses are also in motion, promising further improvements in connectivity.
The meeting also addressed various road projects vital for regional connectivity, including the Khanabal-Pahalgam Road (NH-501), Rafiabad-Trehgam Road, and Magam-Surankot Road. Discussions covered the progress on key infrastructures like flyovers in Bemina, Sanatnagar, and Nowgam, along with rehabilitation efforts on the Jawahar Tunnel and old Chanapora Bridge..
The discussions extended to future projects such as the Jammu-Akhnoor elevated corridor, enhancements to the Tawi 4th Bridge-Satwari-Airport-Miran Sahib-RS Pura-Suchetgarh Road, and initiatives like the Katra-Basholi-Bani-Baderwah-Doda Road for improved connectivity.