Chandigarh news: Tribune flyover proposal sent to Centre for approval

Chandigarh Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad today chaired a review meeting with the Secretaries of all departments to assess the progress of key development projects and administrative matters.

The Secretary, Engineering, apprised the meeting that the proposal for the construction of a flyover, rotary and an underpass at the Tribune Chowk had been sent to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The work is proposed to be initiated in May after receiving the ministry’s approval.

To address the long-pending demand of residents of Baltana and Makhan Majra for elimination of the level crossing, Rs 6.5 crore has been deposited with the Railways by the Chandigarh Administration for early commencement of the work. In a significant step towards strengthening educational infrastructure, the tendering process for the construction of a hostel block at Punjab Engineering College has been initiated and the construction is expected to commence in May.

Regarding the Punjab University-PGI underpass, the meeting was informed that the tendering process was likely to be initiated shortly and the construction was expected to start in June. A joint site inspection involving officials from the Municipal Corporation, Engineering Department and other stakeholders was carried out for proper planning of utility shifting and execution of the work.

The Chief Secretary directed the Engineering Department to strictly adhere to the timelines for all projects.

He also directed all Secretaries to expedite the recruitment process for filling vacant posts in their respective departments. He told the Tourism Department to take necessary steps for organising concerts at the earmarked site in Sarangpur at the earliest.