Uttarakhand Secures Approval for ₹7,000 Crore Road Infrastructure Projects

The arrival in New Delhi of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at a high level meeting led by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari gave a significant impetus to the road infrastructure development plans of the hilly state of Uttarakhand.

At the meeting, in-depth discussions took place on various proposals related to roads and infrastructure, which will enhance connectivity in the hill state. Highlighting the geopolitical importance, border status, tourism opportunities and need of disaster preparedness of Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister called for accelerate clearance and execution of pending projects.

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The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) projects with an estimated budget of about ₹750 crore have been approved in principle for 2026-27. Five significant projects under the National Highways programme with an estimated cost of nearly ₹2,966 crore, were also sanctioned.

The projects comprise of Srinagar Bypass PMC, four-laning of Purkazi – Haridwar, alignment of Lohaghat and Pithoragarh Bypass and strengthening of road between Majhola and Khatima, located in a populated area, and Ramnagar – Ranikhet (Mohan).

Dhami also called for the remuneration of pending funds of ₹530.11 crore till 2025-26 to be released in a timely fashion.

Chief Minister also called for prompt completion of the Haridwar Bypass project, which will be of great help in mitigating traffic congestion and ensuring smooth travel for pilgrims and tourists in light of the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela in 2027. Approval was also given to expedite the work on Kotdwar Bypass project.

The Chief Minister also requested in-principle clearance for projects to enhance connectivity between the national highways and the adjoining roads via spur links, valued at almost ₹3,000 crore. The Union Minister welcomed the proposal.

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In-principle approval was also given for an Almora Sikuda Bend to NH-309 motor road project worth ₹300 crore, which involves a tunnel.

A significant step towards disaster mitigation, the Ministry sanctioned the proposal of the Government of Uttarakhand to sign an MoU for landslide prone areas for the preparation of DPRs and execution of scientific solutions through Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre (ULMMC).

The Chief Minister also discussed pending issues concerning the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) – such as DPR clearance for the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway (NH) – Hina-Tekhla-Netala-Garampani section and new proposals for the Joshimath Bypass.

With support from the Central Government, the projects will give a major boost to connectivity, tourism and preparedness to face disaster situations in Uttarakhand and accelerate economic development in the state, Dhami said.

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