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The long-awaited four-laning of the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road in Punjab has officially commenced, marking a major milestone in regional infrastructure. Former Union Minister Som Parkash announced that the 48.6 km highway project will be developed at a cost of ?1,058 crore, including ?500 crore for land acquisition. Laid out by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the project includes two bypasses, a major bridge, 11 minor bridges, 20 underpasses, a railway overbridge, 41 junctions, 28 bus lay-byes, and two truck lay-byes. Scheduled for completion in two years, the highway aims to boost connectivity, improve freight efficiency, and support local economic and commuter needs.
In Punjab's infrastructure development, the long-awaited four-laning of the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road has officially begun, marking a major turning point. Former Union Minister Som Parkash confirmed the start of the 48.622-km highway project while addressing a public gathering in Phagwara earlier this week. Advertisement
Parkash informed the attendees that the road upgradation would involve an investment of INR 1,058 crore and is scheduled to be completed over a span of two years. He further stated that the acquisition of land alone would incur a cost of INR 500 crore, underlining the scale and seriousness of the initiative.
The groundwork for this ambitious project was laid earlier this year by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who had announced that the new highway would bring transformational change to travel and trade in the region.
In terms of design and features, the project is extensive. It includes two by-passes, a major bridge, and eleven smaller ones to facilitate smoother vehicular movement. Additionally, twenty underpasses are planned to ensure uninterrupted local traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The design will also incorporate a railway overbridge, forty-one minor junctions, twenty-eight dedicated bus lay-byes, and two truck lay-byes, along with necessary slip roads to ease congestion and improve access points.
The upgradation of the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road is expected to reduce travel time significantly, enhance freight transport efficiency, and offer safer road conditions for commuters. With increased traffic management features, the project aims to support the region's commercial and industrial sectors while easing the daily commute for residents.
The initiative is in line with the central government's larger goal of improving national and state highway infrastructure, particularly in areas witnessing rapid economic and demographic growth.
Once completed, the highway is expected to catalyse local economies, support agricultural and industrial logistics, and ease the lives of daily commuters. As road networks continue to evolve under national development plans, this project stands out as a strategic step in enhancing regional connectivity and long-term mobility.
Source - PTI
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