Punjab accelerates road construction and renovation across 45,000 km ahead of winter fog as Harbhajan Singh ETO directs officials to complete pending projects and safety works.
Punjab is stepping up road construction and safety measures ahead of the winter fog season to improve connectivity and reduce the risk of road accidents. Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has directed departmental officials to speed up ongoing projects and ensure that all pending works are completed within the prescribed timelines.
The minister chaired a review meeting with senior officials at Punjab Bhawan to assess the progress of road construction and renovation projects across the state. During the meeting, he reviewed work ranging from state highways to rural link roads and instructed officials to maintain the pace of development.
The Punjab road construction projects are aimed at strengthening the state’s road infrastructure and providing residents with safer and more convenient travel facilities.
Review of Road Projects Covering 45,000 Kilometres
During the meeting, Harbhajan Singh ETO reviewed constituency-wise and division-wise progress reports submitted by officials of the Public Works Department. He assessed the status of ongoing projects and stressed the need to complete construction and renovation work without unnecessary delays.
The minister said that improving road connectivity remains a key priority of the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He added that better roads are essential for facilitating daily travel and strengthening connectivity between urban and rural areas.
According to the minister, construction and renovation work is being carried out across approximately 45,000 kilometres of roads in Punjab. These Punjab road construction projects are expected to strengthen the state’s transport network and improve commuting facilities for residents.
SASCI, PMGSY and NABARD Projects Under Review
The review meeting also focused on road development projects being implemented under various schemes, including SASCI, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and NABARD.
Harbhajan Singh ETO directed officials to ensure that pending link road projects under these schemes are completed according to their निर्धारित targets. He emphasised that regular monitoring and faster execution are necessary to avoid delays, particularly as the winter season approaches.
The minister also sought updates on the progress of projects across different constituencies and departmental divisions.
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Special Focus on Road Safety Ahead of Winter Fog
With reduced visibility during winter fog increasing the possibility of road accidents, the government has placed special emphasis on road safety arrangements.
Harbhajan Singh ETO instructed officials to complete pending lane-marking work on roads at the earliest. He also directed the installation of essential road safety equipment and proper signboards to help motorists navigate safely during periods of low visibility.
The minister stressed that road development should go hand in hand with safety arrangements. Completing these measures before dense fog sets in will help improve road conditions and provide better guidance to commuters.
Officials Directed to Complete Work Within Deadlines
During the review, the minister reiterated that all Punjab road construction projects must meet their निर्धारित timelines. He asked officials to closely monitor construction activities and ensure better coordination between different levels of the department.
The meeting was attended by Joint Secretary Amarbir Sidhu (PCS), Engineer-in-Chief Gagandeep Singh, Chief Engineer Arshdeep Singh, along with Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers.
The Punjab Government aims to strengthen road infrastructure through ongoing construction, renovation and safety initiatives, with particular attention to improving rural connectivity and making roads safer ahead of the winter fog season.
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