Jammu, Nov 10: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal conducted a comprehensive on-site review of the ongoing civil works under the prestigious Jammu Ring Road Project, evaluating construction progress across critical tunnel alignments and issuing strict directives to executing agencies to expedite pending phases.
The high-level inspection team included Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Project Director Rajiv Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Jammu, and senior technical experts from contracting firms. The delegation carried out detailed ground assessments at Tunnel-1 and Tunnel-2, which link the vital Kheri to Jagti corridor, taking direct feedback on excavation milestones, structural engineering challenges, and right-of-way management.
During the site briefing, NHAI Project Director Rajiv Kumar outlined specific geotechnical impediments encountered during the excavation of Tunnel-1, particularly unstable and loose strata formations that have required calibrated engineering interventions and slowed boring operations. The Divisional Commissioner instructed NHAI and associated contracting agencies to deploy reinforced structural measures, augment workforce shifts, and maintain tight institutional coordination to overcome localized geological constraints without compromising safety or timelines.
Emphasizing the strategic and economic necessity of the bypass corridor in mitigating urban congestion across Jammu city, Kundal called for continuous monitoring of physical milestones. Later during the visit, the Divisional Commissioner also inspected the Balicharan Road stretch proceeding towards Satwari, examining surface road conditions, drainage works, and civic infrastructure provisions to ensure cohesive connectivity across the entire arterial network.
Published by True Roots Media