26 November,2024 06:10 PM IST | Guwahati (Assam) | PTI
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (Pic/PTI)
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said Union minister Nitin Gadkari has informed him that following the state government's concern over the slow pace of work on the Jorhat-Dibrugarh highway, 11 contractors have been onboarded to expedite the project.
In a letter to Sarma, Gadkari said in the wake of the report received from his office regarding restoration and maintenance of the 127-km stretch, the matter was examined.
The work on the Jorhat to Dibrugarh section, unfortunately, is running behind schedule due to several factors, including initial delays related to land acquisition, an acute shortage of raw materials, especially silt and sand, and the non-performance of certain contractors, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, pointed out.
The stretch from Numaligarh to Jorhat has been completed.
ALSO READ
Rajput leader killed in road accident on Kota-Jaipur national highway
Network of national highways in Bihar will be comparable to that of US by 2029: Gadkari
Network of national highways in Bihar will be comparable to that of US by 2029: Gadkari
BJP MP inaugurates 12-lane national highway, aims to lighten traffic in south Delhi
Gadkari reviews 15 ongoing National Highway projects in Arunachal Pradesh
"In our recent meeting, it was decided to facilitate efficient execution, the section from Jorhat to Dibrugarh, has been divided into smaller fragments and work is ongoing with 11 contractors onboarded," said Gadkari.
The project includes the construction of nine vehicular underpasses, six pedestrian underpasses and one flyover, requiring substantial quantities of sand, earth and boulders.
"I have strictly directed NHIDCL to proactively tackle all such challenges and issues on national highways in Assam, and undertake comprehensive maintenance and restoration of all national highways," he said.
He also assured Sarma that his ministry will effectively implement all requisite measures for timely completion of the projects.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
