-10-metre bridge over Bist Doab Canal near Kukowal to be completed within two months, improving connectivity for surrounding villages
-Funds released for Sahni Malakpur bridge worth Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 3 crore for Nadalon-Panjauda (chabbewal) bridge; work to commence soon
-Several multi-crore development projects underway in Phagwara; more projects to be launched soon: Dr Chabbewal
Phagwara, October 1: Member Parliament Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a 10-metre single-span bridge over the Bist Doab Canal near Kukowal, close to Panshta village, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1 crore .The project, being executed by the Punjab Mandi Board, would be completed within two months and provide improved connectivity and greater convenience to residents of the surrounding villages.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Chabbewal said that the construction of the bridge would address the long-standing connectivity requirements of the local population and facilitate smoother movement for residents in their day-to-day activities. He added that strengthening rural infrastructure and improving road connectivity remained important priorities to ensure greater convenience for people living in villages and adjoining areas.
Providing details of other ongoing development initiatives, Dr Chabbewal said that the repair work on the Rawalpindi-Panchhat Road had also commenced at a cost of Rs 82.8 lakh. Besides, the phirni in Panchhat village was being upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs 1.41 crore. These projects would improve road conditions, facilitate smoother movement and enhance connectivity for residents, commuters and other road users. He said that the construction of a bridge on the Sahni-Malikpur link road would also soon start with the government has released Rs 2.5 crores.
Making another significant announcement, Dr Chabbewal said that the Punjab Government had released Rs 3 crore for the construction of a bridge on the Nadalon-Panjoda in Chabbewal constituency with work expected to commence soon. He said that the proposed bridge would further strengthen connectivity in the area and provide greater convenience to residents, while supporting the movement of people and vehicles between adjoining villages.
Dr Chabbewal further said that the Punjab Government was committed to transforming Phagwara into a developed city with modern infrastructure and improved civic amenities. He added that development works worth several crores of rupees were already underway across Phagwara and its surrounding areas, while several additional projects were in the pipeline and would be initiated soon.
MP also said that coordinated efforts were being made to accelerate development works and ensure that infrastructure projects translated into tangible benefits for the public.
