Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 13 Nov: In a significant move towards strengthening road connectivity in the Narendranagar assembly constituency, the Uttarakhand government has granted administrative and financial sanction totalling Rs 11.05 lakhs for the first-phase estimates of the new construction of two motor roads under the state plan, following the efforts of Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal. The sanctioned works include the new construction of a 1.70-kilometre motor road from km 83 cross via km 82/38 of the Pauri-Devprayag-Gaja-Jajal State Highway Number 31 to Payal village, along with the new construction of a 5-kilometre motor road from Gundan village via Mayan village to Bagsari. Out of the total allocation, an amount of Rs 2.80 lakhs has been approved for the Payal village motor road and Rs 8.25 lakhs has been sanctioned for the Gundan-Mayan-Bagsari motor road, bringing the combined length of both roads to 6.70 kilometres.
Commenting on the development, Subodh Uniyal shared with Garhwal Post that the construction of these roads will ease commuting for residents of the concerned villages and further bolster road connectivity across rural areas. He however added that currently the Detailed Project Report is being prepared and the work will begin following its approval. He added that strengthening road connectivity in the rural pockets of the Narendranagar assembly constituency and providing better basic amenities to the residents remain among his top priorities. He further stated that continuous efforts are underway to accelerate developmental works in accordance with local needs and public aspirations.
