Gadkari Allocates ₹224.44 Cr for Shopian Bypass Construction in J&K
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari announced an allocation of ₹224.44 crore for constructing the Shopian Bypass on National Highway-444 in Jammu & Kashmir. Spanning 8.925 Km in the Shopian district, the project will transform the highway into a 2-lane configuration with a paved shoulder, executed using the EPC Mode. Linking Shopian District with Pulwama and Kulgam, the project holds strategic significance. It aims to 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 project's overall impact includes improved connectivity and heightened road safety measures.