Srinagar : 1.08 km long, 2-Lane Ramban Viaduct has been completed. The viaduct built at a cost of Rs 140 Crore on the Udhampur-Ramban section of Jammu-Srinagar highway will ensure the smoother movement of vehicles and relieve the congestion in Ramban Bazar. The construction of this 26-span viaduct incorporates various structural arrangements utilizing concrete and steel girders. It will also facilitate the seamless passage of vehicles and pilgrims traffic during annual Amarnath Yatra on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway 44. Additionally, another 2-Lane viaduct, running parallel to this structure, is nearing completion and will be opened soon.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari for unprecedented development of highways and road infrastructure in the Jammu Kashmir.
In a tweet, the Lt Governor said, “Grateful to PM @narendramodi Ji and Minister for Road Transport & Highways, @nitin_gadkari for highways & infrastructure development of unprecedented magnitude in J&K and completion of projects at an extraordinary speed”.
“Under the leadership of PM Modi, Jammu Kashmir is regaining its greatness. The Jammu & Kashmir is stronger than ever and has made impressive strides to socio-economic development,” he tweeted.
