Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma, Friday held a meeting to review the progress on Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway project.
It was informed in the meeting that Jammu-Akhnoor NationalHighway project has two phases. “In the first phase, 5.2 kilometre-longflyover, starting from Canal Head to Muthi will be constructed at an estimatedcost of Rs 273 crore and will be completed by Feb 2021. Similarly, in secondphase, a four-lane highway will be constructed from Muthi to Akhnoor at anestimated cost of Rs 194 crore by July 2021,” the meeting was told.
It was informed by the liaison officers from NHIDCL thataround 90 percent of land adjoining four-lane project has been cleared andhanded over to them.
Regarding felling of trees, the concerned officers informedthat out of 1539 trees only 375 are left, which will be cut off soon.
Issues related to pending structures, land possession,compensations, shifting of towers and other allied matters were also discussedin the meeting. Emphasizing on adherence to quality specification and timelycompletion of the projects, the Div Com directed the concerned departments towork in synergy and ensure regular monitoring of the works.