Remote areas of Shimla to be connected with motorable roads: CM

Shimla, Apr 15 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today said remote areas of Dodra-Kwar, Kasharpat, Pandrah-Beesh in this district of the state will soon be connected with a motorable road.

Addressing a public meeting at Rantali village of the district, he said the 12 km long Seema-Rantali road would be improved, mettled and regraded besides connecting Manjani with a motorable road.

Mr Singh said road construction norm of five-meter and seven-meter wide curve should be adhered to while constructing single lane roads.

The highest road in the state, Sach Pass in Pangi-Bharmour area had been opened for vehicular traffic last year, while Dodra-kwar was likely to be connected with motorable road during the current financial year, he said.

He said the government was also considering the construction of tunnel between two remotes places to reduce the distances and benefit travellers.

A master plan was being prepared to explore the possibilities of the construction of tunnels since the roads were situated at high passes, he said, adding that the construction of Rohtang Tunnel would connect Lahaul valley with the rest of the World.

Referring to his visits to various parts of the state, he said the pace of development was accelerated since he was personally monitoring the progress of the welfare schemes.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Rantali Lift Water Supply Scheme, completed at a cost of Rs. 1.45 crore, fulfilling a long pending demand of the people of the area.

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