The National
Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued Letter of Award (LOA) for
development of following section in the state of Haryana under NHDP Phase-III:
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NH No.
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Section
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Length
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Total Project Cost
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Concessionaire’s
Name
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NH-73 (new NH-344)
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4 Laning of
Panchkula-Yamunanagar Section from km 157.192 to km 176.400
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19 km
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Rs. 249 crore
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M/s Gawar Construction Ltd.
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Panchkula and
twin cities of Jagadhari and Yamunanagar are important commercial and industrial
centres of Haryana. Development of Panchkula-Yamunanagar Section from km
157.192 to km 176.400will improve connectivity to various villages and towns
and confer boost to the economy of the area by way of providing access to
various places of business and tourist importance.
The existing 108
km long stretch of NH-73 (New NH 344) between Panchkula to Yamunanagar connects
Haryana to state of Uttar Pradesh and passes through Barwala, Sahjadpur, Saha,
Jagadhari cities. This highway passes through Khol-hi-raitan wild life
sanctuary at two section from km 175.350 to km 176.00 & 177.090 to km
177.500 and leads to Saharanpur and Roorkee.
The project has
been divided into three packages. Package-I and Package-II have already been
awarded on EPC mode. The balance length of 19 km has now been awarded on EPC
mode which starts from km 160.356 near Barwala town and ends at km 179.249 at
Panchkula. The project would be completed in 24 months from the date of
commencement of the project.
It will have 4
major Bridges, 3 major Junctions, 25 minor Junctions, 1 Flyover, 1 Vehicular Underpass,
1 Pedestrian Underpass, 2 Overhead Bridges for crossing, 10 Bus Bays and 9 km
long service road on both sides.
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