Archive · 28 May 2025
New Road Cuts Travel Time Between Saharanpur and Paonta Sahib
A new road is being built to make it faster to travel between Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh.
This road will be shorter than the current route, saving travelers time and distance.
The project includes a new road and a bridge over the Yamuna River.
It is expected to help people travel more easily and boost the local economy.
The PWD is waiting for approval to start construction.
A new road project will shorten the distance between Saharanpur and Paonta Sahib by 8 kilometers.
The project includes a 10-kilometer greenfield road from Pather village to Haryana border.
A bridge over the Yamuna River near Alhanpur is also planned.
The PWD has submitted the project proposal for government approval.
The new route is expected to reduce travel time and boost economic development.
- Who
- The Public Works Department (PWD) is managing the project.
- What
- A new road and bridge project to improve connectivity.
- When
- The project is awaiting government approval to begin.
- Where
- The road will connect Saharanpur (UP) and Paonta Sahib (Himachal Pradesh).
- Why
- To reduce travel time, distance, and boost regional economic development.
- Project Scope
- New road, bridge over Yamuna River
- Connecting
- Saharanpur (UP) to Paonta Sahib (HP)
- Distance Reduction
- 8 kilometers
- New Road Length
- 10 kilometers
- Road Width
- 7 meters
- Estimated Budget
- ₹45.80 crore