Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday inaugurated the blacktopping work on a 6.7-kilometre road stretch from Dirba to Kamalpur in Patiala district, a project estimated to cost Rs 5.28 crore. During his visit, the minister inspected the quality of construction materials being used on the site.
Major Road Infrastructure Push in Kamalpur Region
Speaking at the event, Cheema said the construction and widening of major roads connecting Kamalpur and its neighbouring villages had been initiated. He noted that approximately 12 km of new roads are being constructed, while around 20 km of existing roads are being widened across the area.
A total budget of about Rs 20 crore has been allocated for these road infrastructure projects, which aim to improve connectivity and safety in the region.
List of Roads Covered Under the Project
Under these development projects, construction and renovation work is being carried out on several routes, including:
- Kamalpur to Safipur
- Kamalpur to Samuran
- Kamalpur to Safipur Khurd
- Khanal Kalan to Kamalpur
- Kamalpur to Baghraul
- Kamalpur to Dayalgarh Jejian
- Kamalpur to Dirba
- Kamalpur to Ghanaur Rajputan
Statewide Road Campaign Underway
The minister further said that a massive campaign across Punjab is currently underway to reconstruct or widen nearly 45,000 km of roads. Widening these roads will not only ensure smooth traffic flow, but will also drastically curb road accidents, ultimately saving precious human lives, Cheema added.
Officials from various departments, prominent local dignitaries and a large number of villagers were present at the event.
