GNS ONLINE RAJOURI
SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI, APRIL 30:–Following a protest demonstration by the inhabitants of Nowshera tehsil expressing their resentment over the no connection of Nowshera link road with the proposed flyover in the ongoing widening & construction work on the existing Jammu-Poonch highway, District Development Commissioner (DDC) on Sunday visited the site to resolve the issue.
The DDC, Vikas Kundal visited the south point of the 700-meter tunnel being constructed at Nowshera under Package V of the NH144A to address some concerns raised by the local residents.
During the visit, it was brought to the notice of the DDC that there was a proposal for a flyover on the south portion of the tunnel, but the link road from Nowshera was not connected to the flyover, causing concerns among the local residents.
After a threadbare discussion with the stakeholders, it was decided that a link would be provided to address this issue.
The DC also directed the concerned officer from the BRO to resolve the issue keeping in view the aspirations of the general public.
“The widening project of NH144A is a major step towards the development of the district and will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy by improving connectivity. The tunnel will provide many benefits to the people of Rajouri, including reduced travel time, improved safety, and a more efficient transportation system,” said the DDC.
While inspecting the progress on the widening of NH144A at different construction sites, the DDC directed the concerned officers to mobilize men and machinery to ensure the completion of the project within the already set deadline.
Among the others who accompanied the DDC during his visit, were ADC Nowshera, Kartar Singh; OC 58 RCC, Major Manju Nath; President MC Nowshera; Tehsildar Nowshera, Raju Samyal and ward members.
