Raipur, March 11: The government of Chhattisgarh has approved ₹90.69 crore for the strengthening and widening of the Kumhari–Ahiwara–Berla Main District Road, a key route connecting several areas in the region.
The approval was granted following the consent of Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Arun Sao. After his approval, the state government issued an administrative sanction letter from the ministry to the department’s Chief Engineer to initiate the project.
Key Project Details
Under the project:
51.40 km of road will be strengthened and widened.
1.40 km of dangerous blind curves will be realigned for safer travel.
The project aims to improve road safety, reduce travel time, and strengthen connectivity for commuters and transporters along the route.
Strict Quality and Timeline Instructions
Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao has directed officials to ensure strict quality control in construction materials and execution. He warned that any lapse in quality standards will lead to accountability being fixed and action taken according to rules.
The Public Works Department has also instructed the Chief Engineer to complete the tendering process within the stipulated timeline and ensure cost efficiency while executing the project.
Completion Deadline and Monitoring
The department has directed the implementing agency to finish the construction within the contracted time frame. Unnecessary extensions of deadlines will not be permitted. Any extension will only be considered by the competent authority in case of unavoidable circumstances beyond control.
Officials say the road upgrade will significantly enhance regional connectivity and support local economic activity in the surrounding districts.
