Improvement of Lohaghat-Barakot-Simalkhet-Kaflikhan- Bhanoli Motor Road Chainage 11.00 to 38.120.

Location

The project is located in District Champawat, Uttarakhand. The specific stretch for Improvement is from Barakot to Simalkhet on State Highway No. 57.

Background and Problem Statement

This road stretch is a critical State Highway connecting two District Headquarters Champawat and Almora. It witnesses heavy traffic pressure due to its strategic importance for tourism, religious pilgrimage, and inter-District connectivity. The current Single-lane configuration with Pre-Mix Carpet Surface is insufficient to handle the high volume of vehicular movement, necessitating an upgrade to DBM and BC surface to ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion.

Project Concept and Need

The project is conceived to upgrade the existing single-lane road with Pre-Mix Carpet surface to DBM and BC surface to accommodate increasing traffic density. 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 Improvement of a 26.120 km long stretch of the existing State Highway No. 57.

Capacity Augmentation: Conversion of the existing Pre-Mix Carpet surface to DBM and BC surface carriageway.
Strategic Alignment: The route serves as a vital link connecting to key religious and tourist sites in the Kumaon region, including Kainchi Dham, Jageshwar Temple, Golu Devta Temple, Jhoomadhuri Temple, Koli-Dhek Lake AND Baleshwar Temple at Champawat.
Connectivity: It acts as a primary connector for the District Headquarters.

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.
Reduced Congestion: Improvement by DBM and BC 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 smooth riding surface of road will enhance safety for all road users.

Current Status of the Project

The estimated cost for the project : ₹ 1700.00 Lakhs

Implementation Plan / Next Steps

The implementation is planned 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 Improvemnt of the Lohaghat-Barakot-Simalkhet-Kaflikhan- Bhanoli Motor Road is a high-impact infrastructure project for District Champawat. By Improving this road , the project will resolve critical traffic bottlenecks, support the region's thriving tourism and agricultural sectors, and ensure robust inter-state connectivity.

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