Punjab Government Led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Striving to Provide Best Road Infrastructure: Public Works Minister
Chandigarh, June 1: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently striving to provide the best road infrastructure to the people of the state. This was stated by Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. in a press statement issued here today. He informed that foundation stones of road projects worth ₹21.53 crore were laid across the state on June 1, 2025.
Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. said that the construction work of the Gehri Mandi–Jabbowal–Dehriwal–Mehsampur Road, located on Mehta Road in Amritsar district, has commenced today at a cost of ₹17.65 crore.
He stated that the total length of this road is 20.80 km. The project has been allotted to the concerned contractor, with a completion deadline of six months.
The Minister added that the construction of this road will greatly ease traffic congestion for local residents.
Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. further shared that, similarly, under the Bhoa Assembly Constituency, the construction of a 6.5 km road at a cost of ₹3.58 crore was inaugurated today by Cabinet Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak. The road will be constructed with a width of 18 feet, improving road connectivity and transportation facilities for residents of villages Serpur, Panjod, Phulpiara, Sujanpur, and surrounding areas.
He also noted that the Serpur–Panjod–Phulpiara–Sujanpur road is being constructed after a gap of 25 years, and its completion will benefit nearly 20,000 people. The work is scheduled to be completed by February 2026. The maintenance of these roads will be undertaken by the contractor for the next five years.
In addition, Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. highlighted that yesterday, keeping in mind the convenience of residents in the Dirba Assembly Constituency and nearby areas, the inauguration of a 15.60 km road project from Dirba to Baghrol via Samuran, Saifipur Khurd, and Saifipur Kalan, costing ₹7.85 crore, was carried out by Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema.
This road serves as a crucial link for the local population and farmers to access the Dirba grain market and city. It also connects the religious site Dera Baba Amarnath located in village Safipur, thus offering enhanced connectivity and convenience to the residents.
