The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Thursday (October 17) approved a project worth Rs 1,255.59 crore for the construction of a 28.9-km, four-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass in Punjab.
In a post on X, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the project aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion in Patiala, improve regional connectivity, and facilitate the efficient movement of goods and logistics.
“In Punjab, we have approved ₹1255.59 crore for the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass, spanning 28.9 km,” Gadkari said in a post on X.
“This new bypass will complete the ring road around Patiala, significantly reducing traffic congestion in the city. The project will also improve regional connectivity and facilitate the smooth movement of goods and logistics, providing a major boost to the area’s infrastructure and economy,” he added.
Gadkari also highlighted that the bypass is expected to provide a major boost to the region’s infrastructure and economy.