In a bid to improve connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced successful completion of the 1.08-kilometer long, four-lane Ramban Viaduct situated on the Udhampur-Ramban section of National Highway-44 on Wednesday (November 1). This accomplishment is poised to transform the region’s transportation infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion in Ramban Bazar.
Describing this engineering marvel as a monumental achievement, Nitin Gadkari took to the micro-blogging website, X (formerly known as Twitter), to share the news. In a post on X, he stated, “In Jammu and Kashmir, we have successfully completed the construction of the Ramban Viaduct, a remarkable feat spanning a length of 1.08 kilometers with 4 lanes. The project, built at a cost of Rs 328 crore, is situated on the Udhampur-Ramban section of National Highway 44.”