Strengthening of the road from the junction of new and old NH-125 to Nanak Sagar Dam with paved shoulder.

Location

The project is located in District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. The specific stretch for strengthening is from junction of new and old NH-125 to Nanak Sagar Dam.

Background and Problem Statement

This road stretch is a critical Old Nh-125 connecting Uttarakhand with Uttar Pradesh. It witnesses heavy traffic pressure due to its strategic importance for tourism, religious pilgrimage, and inter-state connectivity. The part of new and old NH-125 to Nanak Sagar Dam is handed over to PWD in 2018 by NHAI after completing the bypass. One time maintenance was done by PWD in 2018. Due to heavy traffic the condition of road is good for safe traffic and need improvement and strengthening of new and old NH-125 to Nanak Sagar Dam.

Project Concept and Need

This route connecting the cities and industrial area by the old NH 125 which connects Nanak Matta, This route is important from religious and cultural point of view, which is an important route for the devotees visiting the historical Nanak Matta Sahib Gurudwara of Kumaon. Although NHAI constructed 4 lane highway but the traffic density of this route is quite high due to Nanak Matta Sahib Gurudwara. The primary objective is to facilitate seamless travel for tourists, pilgrims, and local commuters, ensuring efficient connectivity between the state border and major destinations within Uttarakhand.

Key Components and Features

The project involves the widening of a 5.20 km long stretch of the existing Old NH-74.

Capacity Augmentation: Improvement and strengthening of junction of new and old NH-125 to Nanak Sagar Dam, 2-lane carriageway is necessary due to bad condition of the road and heavy traffic.
Strategic Alignment: The route serves as a vital link connecting to key religious and tourist sites in the Kumaon region, including Nankmatta, Pithoraghar, Munshyari, Aadi Kailash and many imortent tourist place.
Connectivity: It acts as a primary connector for the District Headquarters.
Right of way: ROW varies 15 mtr. 46 mtr.

Beneficiaries and Coverage

The beneficiaries include:

Tourists: Visitors traveling from other states to Uttarakhand.
Pilgrims: Devotees visiting major shrines in the Kumaon region.
Local Residents & Students: Facilitating easier daily commute.
Farmers: Providing better access to transport agricultural produce to the mandis (markets).

Expected Benefits and Outcomes

Enhanced Tourism: Improved road infrastructure will boost tourism by providing a comfortable travel experience for visitors entering from Uttar Pradesh.
Reduced Congestion: Improvement and strengthening will significantly alleviate traffic pressure and reduce travel time.
Economic Growth: Better connectivity for farmers to markets will support the local agricultural economy.
Improved Safety: A wider, well-planned road will enhance safety for all road users.

Current Status of the Project

The estimated cost for the project is structured in two phases:

Phase 1: Estimated at ₹- Lakhs.
Phase 2: Estimated at ₹1361.86 Lakhs.

Implementation Plan / Next Steps

The implementation is planned in two phases as per the cost estimates provided. Further steps would involve obtaining administrative and financial sanctions for the estimated amounts and proceeding with the tendering process.

Conclusion

The Improvement and strengthening of new and old NH-125 to Nanak Sagar Dam via Nanak Sagar Dam NH-125 Road is a high-impact infrastructure project for District Udham Singh Nagar. By improving this key arterial route, the project will resolve critical traffic bottlenecks due to bad condition of road, support the region\'s thriving tourism and agricultural sectors, and ensure robust inter-state connectivity.

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