The much-awaited work to construct the Shimla bypass and widening of the Kaithlighat-Shakral section of National Highway-5 kick-started today from Kaithlighat.
The work has been awarded to SP Singla and Company by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which is executing the four-laning work of this highway. The tender for this work was awarded in July 2022. Since then, formalities like forest clearances were being sought.
Regional Officer NHAI Abdul Basit said the construction of the Shimla bypass would rid the city of frequent accidents, pollution and traffic jams occurring inside the city. Besides, the tourists going to Kufri, Narkanda and Rampur will no longer have to pass through the city.
