NHAI finalizes alignment for four-lane NH project in HP

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), after carrying out certain modifications, has finalized the alignment of the first phase of the Pathankot-Mandi four-laning project starting from Kandwal to Mao falling in the Nurpur section in Himachal Pradesh. As per the revised alignment, the width of the road will be 35 meter at Kandwal, 40 meter at Pacca-Tyala and 60 meter at Nagabari where a toll plaza will be set up. Similarly, the width will be between 40 and 45 meter at Bassa, 35 and 40 meter at Chhatrolli and 32 and 35 meter at Jassur and Jachh where a flyover will also be built. A bypass for Nurpur town will be constructed from Bodh to Badni on the outskirts of the town and its width has been proposed to be maximum 60 meters and from Badni to Mao (Jonta) the road width has been planned at 45 meter. The existing Pathankot- Mandi National Highway- 154 is being merged into the proposed four-lane highway stretch.