The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, March 27
Strengthening of Mansa-Bhikhi road will be done soon.This information was given by Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh E. T. O. as a reply to the call of attention of MLA Dr. Vijay Singla of Mansa constituency in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.
Public Works (PWD) Minister Punjab Harbhajan Singh E. T. O. said that from total length of the road connecting Mansa with Bhawanigarh is approximately 73.08 km and it passes through three districts; Bathinda, Mansa and Sangrur.
The minister informed that the total length of Mansa Ramditta Chowk to Mansa Kainchiyan (NH-703) is 7.3 km and estimate for the repair of the existing 4-lane road has already been sent to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi by the Chief Engineer, National Highways on 29.11.2024 for approval. This estimate is likely to be approved soon.
The minister said that the total stretch of NH-148B, from Mansa Kainchayan to Bhikhi, is about 12 km and its width is 10 meters. He added that considering the current condition of this road and as per the policy, the estimate for strengthening has already been sent to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi by the Chief Engineer, National Highways on 31.12.2024 for approval. This estimate is also likely to be approved soon.
He added that the total length of Mehlan Chowk to Bhawanigarh road (state highway 12-A) is 17 km which is 10 meter wide. The tender for the repair of this road has been issued on March 1, 2025. After the allotment of tender, this work will be started soon.
