Bypass widening must not affect life, says Himachal CM

Shimla, June 19

A presentation on the proposed alignment on the Shimla bypass widening project from Kaithlighat to Dhalli section and the construction of a highway tunnel parallel to the Dhalli tunnel under the Shimla Smart City Mission was made before Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today.

Five tunnels were required to be constructed on the Kaithlighat to Dhalli section and the present proposal of twin tunnels/viaducts from Bhattakufar to Dhalli would completely bypass the urban area and bare minimum forest area/structures would be impacted during the construction of this four-lane project, it was stated.

Thakur said the bypass widening project should not disturb the lives of area residents. He expressed hope that the separate twin tunnels proposed to connect the Sanjauli bypass and connectivity with the city roads would ensure better travel experience to the people of Shimla town. He also felt the need for improvement in the Dhalli junction and the bypass. — TNS