Nitin Gadkari Terms Completion of Ramban Viaduct on NH-44 As ‘Remarkable Feat’

Srinagar:- The completion of 1.08 kilometer Ramban viaduct consisting of four lanes on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been termed by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari as a remarkable feat.

Gadkari in a series of tweets on X said, “we have successfully completed the construction of the Ramban Viaduct, a remarkable feat spanning a length of 1.08 kilometer with 4 lanes. He said the project, built at a cost of Rs 328 crore, is situated on the Udhampur-Ramban section of National Highway-44.

The Union Minister said this extraordinary viaduct is composed of 26 spans and employs a combination of concrete and steel girders in its structural design. Its completion significantly alleviates traffic congestion in Ramban Bazar, facilitating the smoother flow of vehicles, he added.

“Embracing the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, we stand dedicated to providing Jammu and Kashmir with a superlative highway infrastructure,” said Gadkari.

He said this monumental achievement not only propels regional economic prosperity but also augments its allure as a top-tier tourist haven.