Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar reviewed the progress of work on Jammu-Akhnoor-Poonch and Budhal-Mahore-Gool roads at a meeting. He discussed the land accusation issues and stressed on inter-departmental coordination to remove bottlenecks, if any.
The Jammu-Akhnoor-Poonch road project, a part of National Highway 144A, involves widening of the existing road to a 2-lane highway with paved shoulders. Similarly, Budhal-Mahore-Gool widening project aims to improve connectivity between the districts of Rajouri, Budhal, Gool, Ramban, and Reasi by upgrading the existing road to double-lane highway. The project involves upgrading the existing road to National Highway specifications
The meeting was attended by Chief Conservator of Forests Jammu, Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Poonch, Rajouri and Reasi, Chief Engineer Project Beacon/Sampark.
The Divisional Commissioner was apprised by respective District Administrations and senior officials of Border Roads Organization about the current status of the twin projects and progress made in terms of disbursement of compensation and removal of structures to facilitate up-gradation/construction of the roads.
The Div Com directed for speedy resolution of hindrances, if any, for timely execution of road construction works by the concerned executing agencies. He asked the district administrations to provide all possible assistance to the executing agency to ensure speedy execution of works.