New Delhi, March 12: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday sanctioned an amount of Rs 224.44 Crore for the construction of Shopian Bypass on National Highway-444.
In a social media post Minister said, in Jammu & Kashmir, an allocation of Rs. 224.44 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the Shopian Bypass on National Highway-444, transforming it into a 2- lane configuration with a paved shoulder.
He said this development, spanning 8.925 Km in the Shopian district, will executed using the EPC Mode.
Minister said, linking Shopian District with Pulwama on one side and Kulgam on the other within the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, the project holds strategic significance.
It is poised to significantly benefit apple growers in south Kashmir, particularly in Shopian district, known as the “Apple bowl of the valley,” by facilitating swift transportation of produce to markets. The overall impact includes improved connectivity and heightened road safety measures..
