DC Ramban reviews progress of work on Nashri-Banihal stretch of NHW; USBRL project

Directs executing agencies to meet deadline

RAMBAN, Novemer 04: Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on National Highway (NH-44) Four Laning project from Nashri to Banihal and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link Project (USBRL) works being executed in the district.

  Senior Superintendent of Police, Ramban, Mohita Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic National Highway, Ramban, Rohit Baksotra, ADC Harbans Lal Sharma, ACR Giasul- Haq, PD, NHAI, Parshotam Kumar, SDMs and senior officers from Northern Railways  and other concerned attended the meeting. 

Taking a comprehensive   project-wise review of  NH44 including tunnels, viaducts and bridges being constructed  from Nashri to Banihal, the Deputy Commissioner directed PD PIU NHAI, Ramban  to expedite  the  pace of progress to meet the deadline fixed by the Government for the completion of prestigious national project which will provide smooth and hassle free all weather connectivity to commuters.

The Deputy Commissioner passed on-the-spot directions to all concerned to clear all bottlenecks   hindering the pace of progress.

Responding to the issues about maintenance of vulnerable locations  including Dhalwas, Dongipuli, Mehar, Cafeteria Morh, Seri, Marog, Anokhi Fall, Digdol, Khooni Nallah, Panthyal, Magarkote, Mompasi, and  Rampari, the Deputy Commissioner  passed necessary directions to officers of NHAI to take all necessary measures for surface stabilization  and to keep provision of men and machinery in advance for clearance of landslides, debris during upcoming winter season.

The DC also issued directions to resolve the issues regarding installation of crash barriers, parapets and improvement of riding surface area from Nashri to Dhalwas and Mehar to Cafeteria Morh and other vulnerable locations. 

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the overall physical progress   of work on the USBRL Railway project in the district Ramban. He also issued directions to resolve the pending issues regarding land compensation, collateral damages related issues of the public. 

The Deputy Commissioner assured that the District Administration  shall extend full cooperation to executing agencies for  timely completion of  national projects.