CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP working President Ashwani Sharma and the party’s national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for approving Rs 1, 463.95 crore for the construction of a six-lane greenfield spur on National Highway 205-A (Ambala-Chandigarh section to Zirakpur bypass) under the Tricity Ring Road Project.
Describing it as a historic project that will provide major relief from heavy traffic congestion in the tricity — Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula — Sharma said it would not only ease transportation but also accelerate economic activity in the region.
He further said that the construction of the six-lane greenfield spur would ensure faster, seamless connectivity to Himachal Pradesh, especially to Shimla. Road safety will improve, and pollution levels will decrease, making life more convenient and comfortable for the people.
Sharma added that this world-class infrastructure initiative will give new momentum to Punjab’s development. He said once a “double-engine” government is formed in Punjab, the pace of development will multiply, and Punjab will truly become a “developed Punjab”.
Joining the issue, General Secretary Chugh said this decision marked a significant milestone in strengthening Punjab’s infrastructure framework. Chugh said the project would provide long-awaited relief from congestion across key junctions in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Panchkula.
Traffic pressure on NH-44, NH-205A, and NH-152 will reduce substantially, while connectivity towards Himachal Pradesh, particularly the Shimla region, will become faster and more seamless.