The Airport Road Extension Project is an awaited project since May 2021. In fact, with the completion of this project, there will be a great facility for air commuters. They will have to no longer go through the Chandigarh route. Correspondingly, this will lead to lower traffic congestion on Chandigarh roads as commuters can skip that route. Besides that, they can move from Kharar only and they will continue meeting the PR4, New Chandigarh Road. This will also lead to direct access to Baddi in Himachal Pradesh for commuters traveling from Ambala and Delhi.
Major Highlights of this Project
| Name | Airport Road Extension Project |
|---|---|
| Authority Handling the Project | GMADA |
| Investment in the Project | 150 Crores |
| Length of the Road | 9Km |
| Routes that will benefit | Kharar to Chandigarh, Ambala and Delhi to Baddi, HP |
| Original Deadline | May 2021 |
Routes That Will Get Full Benefit of This Airport Road Extension Project
1. Kharar To Chandigarh
This will make it easy for commuters, as they can skip 5 km with the introduction of the Airport Road Extension Project. Moreover, this will start from Sector 120/125 dividing road, and it will meet New Chandigarh PR4 Road. Likewise, this will lead to a reduction in traffic congestion in Chandigarh.
2. Ambala And Delhi To Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
This will make it easy for commuters, as they can skip the longest route with the introduction of the Airport Road Project. Not to mention, this will ease the distance from Ambala as well as Delhi, as they will have a direct route to Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. This will automatically lead to a reduction in traffic congestion in Chandigarh.
Reasons For Late Completion of Project
- The original deadline for this project was May 2021. Consequently, it will be successfully completed within three months of today’s date. This Airport Road Extension Project is to cost Rs 150 crore.
- The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) took possession of around 120 acres of land in different villages. The villages are Ranai Majra, Bahalpur, Jandpur, Hasanpur and Saini Majra, including Palheri village. Out of these villages, only Palheri Village had a dispute. That is why Landowners sought compensation and went to court.
- Punjab and Haryana Court took a contrary action last month. They spent their vacation near Palheri Village. Correspondingly, GMADA carried on the project and started construction here.
- Not to mention, GMADA has to acquire forest land near Thaska village, which is around 30 m. This meeting took place on February 6.
Bottom Line
To sum it up, the Airport Road Extension Project will undoubtedly solve the problem of traffic congestion in Chandigarh. Furthermore, two routes will benefit from this. NewsChandigarh brings you the most recent updates on daily life in the Tricity. For more updates, visit our website.
