Mughal Road tunnel project trapped in DPR

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDC) entrusted with the job, in March 2019 engaged Rodic Consultants Private Limited in a joint venture with Madrid-based Getnisa-Euro studios to prepare the DPR.

“Rodic started work on the DPR in August last year. However, until now it only has been able to submit a preliminary project assessment (PPR),” an official in Mughal Road division told Greater Kashmir.

The consultancy, he said, has estimated the cost of the project to approximately Rs 4000 crore.

“Since the work involved is complex and requires geotechnical expertise, it will take at least a year for completion of DPR if taken seriously. It is then for the government and public works department to take a call on its final approval,” an official said.