Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 5: Member of Parliament (MP) Jugal Kishore Sharma discussed various developmental projects of Jammu with officers of National Highways Authorities, here today and passed directions to expedite the already running projects in his Jammu-Poonch Parliamentary Constituency.
Stating that the traffic in Jammu City is increasing day by day, Jugal said to ensure the hassle free movement of traffic there is dire need for framing new proposals for underpasses, flyovers and crossing over bridges at many locations frequently visited by public in large.
The MP said directed the concerned authorities to frame proposal regarding construction of flyover from Kunjwani to wards Bikram Chowk as well as Airport. He also laid stress over construction of a Crossing near Chichi Mata Shrine in Samba as a large number of pilgrims visit Chichi Mata Shrine and even stay there for sometime. He said that Light Vehicular Underpass should be constructed at the earnest to ensure the safe movement of people and locals visiting the holy shrine.
Jugal also underscored the need of Vehicular Underpass at Mansar Morh Samba for safely crossing of traffic and pedestrians as heavy truck movement is witnessed there, besides having rush of students due to Government Degree College Samba in the vicinity. He also discussed the construction work of Ring Road and passed directions to complete the same in time so as ensure the hassle free interstate movement of heavy vehicles.
The MP said that after the formation of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Government at center under Prime Minister Narendra Modi Jammu City has been enlisted among the developing cities and moving ahead towards smart city.
Project Director NHAI Ajay Kumar Rajak, Assistant Manager (Technical) Ish Gupta and team leader SVK Singh were present in the meeting.
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