About 34-km stretch from the Pandoh bypass to Takoli, the most challenging part of the four-laning work on the Kiratpur-Manali national highway (NH-3), is nearing completion, while the Takoli-Kullu road stretch is already functional.
The Pandoh bypass-Takoli project includes the construction of 10 tunnels, one elevated viaduct, three major bridges, 10 minor bridges and double-laning of the 13-km highway stretch with slope protection, culverts, retaining walls, drainage and many other features.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened three tunnels out of five that have been completed ahead of Hanogi. An official of the contractor company of the NHAI said around 95 per cent of the work had been accomplished and the highway beyond Hanogi would be thrown open by April.
