Farmers Movement Archive

New ROB, ramps at PAP junction soon

Jalandhar, November 3Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said a mega project worth Rs32 crore was initiated at the PAP junction here on Tuesday. The project, which is aimed at easing traffic flow at this busy point, will be completed by the end of June next year.The DC, who was visiting the project site, said it would facilitate hundreds of commuters to turn towards Amritsar from the BSF Chowk side. “At present, they have to go up to Rama Mandi Chowk for taking a U-turn for Amritsar. The project will fulfil a long-pending demand of city residents,” he said.Thori said a project worth Rs32 crore had already been initiated to build a new railway overbridge (ROB) at the PAP railway crossing. Besides, a new ramp would be constructed to put commuters on the road leading to Amritsar. Another ramp would be constructed on the other side of the bridge on the Amritsar-Ludhiana highway, which would provide an easy access to those people who wanted to enter the city.Yashpal Sharma, project director, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), informed the DC that the modalities for the projects were at an advanced stage of completion and tenders were set to be floated by December. The work would be completed within six months of the issuance of work order, he added. The project director further added that by the end of June 2021, the project would be completed.The DC further said another project to beautify traffic junction at the PAP Chowk was underway which would cost around Rs 7 crore. Thori said to ensure the smooth flow of inbound and outbound traffic at PAP Chowk and minimise road accidents, a huge roundabout was coming up there.Besides, other beautification works were also being undertaken. He said various types of fully grown trees and plants were being planted at the roundabout which would give it an attractive look. The DC said a modular rainwater harvesting system was developed beneath the roundabout which was first of its kind in the state. It would improve underground water level in its surrounding areas. Others present were SDM Rahul Sindhu, SDM Jai Inder Singh and Assistant Commissioner Hardeep Singh.

The Tribune

2020-11-04