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Gadkari Assures Punjab CM on Stalled Highway Projects, Wallah Flyover

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari assured Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of completing long-pending highway and flyover projects in the state. Mann raised demands for declaring the Ferozepur-Fazilka corridor as a National Highway and expediting the delayed Wallah Flyover in Amritsar. The Centre also promised four-laning of several roads to boost connectivity and economic activity. Gadkari appreciated the state's 'Sadak Surakhya Force' for highway safety.

Key Points: Gadkari Assures Punjab CM on Highway Projects

  • Gadkari assures completion of stalled highway projects in Punjab
  • Mann raises demand for Ferozepur-Fazilka corridor as National Highway
  • Wallah Flyover in Amritsar delayed, progress at 76%
  • Centre promises four-laning of several roads in Punjab
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Nitin Gadkari assures Punjab CM on pending highway projects​

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari assures Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on pending highway and flyover projects in Punjab, including Wallah Flyover in Amritsar.

"The continued delay in the project has resulted in severe congestion, safety concerns, and immense inconvenience for commuters and local residents. - Bhagwant Mann"

New Delhi, May 13

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday assured Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the completion of long-pending highway and flyover projects in the state.​

The stalled infrastructure projects were at Makhu, Adampur, and Bhawanigarh.​

At the meeting, Chief Minister Mann also raised the demand to declare strategically important roads, including the Ferozepur-Fazilka corridor near the international border, as National Highways, while pressing for faster execution of projects that have remained stuck for years due to delays and bottlenecks.​

The Chief Minister said the Centre also assured the four-laning of the Bhawanigarh-Kotshamir road via Sunam, Cheema Mandi, Bhikhi, Mansa, and Maur, as well as the expansion of the Barnala-Bajakhana and Malerkotla-Barnala corridors, in what is being seen as a major push for Punjab's road connectivity, economic activity, and public safety.​

Chief Minister Mann said that Union Minister Gadkari appreciated the functioning of the state government's 'Sadak Surakhya Force', launched to save lives and ensure safer highways across the state.​

He also raised the issue of the delayed Wallah Flyover project in Amritsar and urged Union Minister Gadkari to expedite the work in the larger public interest.​

"The Wallah Flyover project was awarded by the National Highways Authority of India and was originally expected to be completed by September 15, 2023. However, despite repeated extensions, the project remains incomplete, with physical progress currently at around 76 per cent against the revised completion date of April 30, 2026," he said.​

The Chief Minister said, "The corridor is critically important as it connects Amritsar Airport with Sri Harmandir Sahib and handles heavy traffic movement, including frequent movement of Very Important Persons. The continued delay in the project has resulted in severe congestion, safety concerns, and immense inconvenience for commuters and local residents."​

Raising another issue, the Chief Minister highlighted the need for the installation of a view cutter on the flyover at Husner Chowk in Gidderbaha on the Bathinda-Malout Road, which falls under the jurisdiction of the National Highways Authority of India.

- IANS

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James A
As someone who travels to Amritsar often, the Wallah Flyover delay is a nightmare. 76% progress after 3 years? That's embarrassing for NHAI. Commuters are stuck in traffic jams daily, especially near the Golden Temple route. Gadkari ji needs to personally monitor this.
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Rohit L
Infrastructure development is welcome, but why does every project take forever in Punjab? Look at Makhu and Adampur—stalled for years. Meanwhile, states like Gujarat and Maharashtra get expressways in no time. Punjab needs faster execution. The 'Sadak Surakhya Force' is a good initiative though—safety matters big time. 🚦
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Karthik V
It's encouraging that the CM raised the view cutter issue at Husner Chowk. Those blind spots on flyovers near junctions are accident-prone. The Bathinda-Malout Road sees a lot of truck traffic. NHAI should install proper signage and lighting too—not just view cutters.
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Tanya I
Honestly, I'm tired of such assurances. Every few months there's a meeting, but on ground, nothing changes. The Barnala-Bajakhana and Malerkotla-Barnala corridors have been talked about since 2010! At this rate, our kids will drive on these roads. Centre and state need to sit together and set strict deadlines. ⏳
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Gaurav U
The CM's mention of VIP movement for the Wallah Flyover is interesting—it shows how infrastructure often gets prioritized for protocol. But common citizens also need these roads for daily commute. Hope the revised deadline of 2026

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