Jammu Tawi, March 03:
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma with his officials today conducted an extensive tour of Raya Morh (Samba), Sarore, Bishnah area and inspected the progress of work on Ring Road Project.
Div Com visited various sites including, Raya Morh the starting point of the Ring Road, Sarore, Bishnah and other locations and inquired about the progress of work there.
The NHAI officials briefed the Div Com about the present status of work on a prestigious road project and also informed about future work plan. It was informed that work is in progress on all phases of the Ring Road Project.
The 58.25 KM, 4-lane Ring Road will start from Raya Morh of Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in Samba district and connect with Jagti on the Jammu Udhampur National Highway.
Phase 1 of the project has already been opened for the public from Akhnoor Road to Kot Bhalwal.
Verma also reviewed the progress of land acquisition and disbursement of compensation. He was informed that land acquisition and disbursement of compensation amount has almost been completed. He directed the concerned officers to expedite the structural removal, tree felling works if any pending for smooth execution of work on the project.
The Div Com directed the NHAI officers to expedite the pace of work and emphasized on early completion of the road construction work on Km. -0+687 to Km. 10+000 connecting Raya Morh, Sarore, Bishnah and Kunjwani for its early commissioning. He also set targets for completing the various stretches of the Ring Road Project. He further asked the concerned officers to engage more men and machinery to speed up the work progress. He also instructed them to formulate weekly, monthly work completion plans.
