Upgradation of Panti-Sanasar Road Started
Ayaz Mughal
Ramban || The construction work for upgrading the road from the 11th kilometer to the 14th kilometer has been launched, with an estimated cost of Rs. 19.91 crore for Phase-1. This project involves constructing a concrete road, significantly enhancing local transportation.
Jagbir Das, Member of the District Development Council (DDC) Batote, inaugurated the construction work in the presence of Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Ramban, Abhishek Gupta, Assistant Executive Engineer Batote, Satbir Singh, and Assistant Engineer Abhinandan Gupta, along with other officials and local dignitaries.
The renovation of this road stretch has been a long-standing demand of local citizens and tourists. The area experiences heavy snowfall and rainfall throughout the year, making the road upgrade essential. The project includes upgrading the road to an intermediate concrete road with adequate cross drainage works, protection works, and safety features.
The Patnitop-Sanasar road is a critical 19-kilometer stretch, with the first 10 kilometers managed by GREF (BRO) and the remaining 9 kilometers by PWD (R&B). The latter section has been in poor condition, leading to demands for its improvement due to frequent potholes and adverse weather conditions.
The DDC Member emphasized that the project will facilitate easier transport, boost tourism, generate employment, and ensure year-round connectivity. The UT Government, led by the Lt. Governor, has also committed to improving connectivity to Sanasar from the Nashri side.
Patnitop and Sanasar are major tourist destinations in Jammu Province, known for their natural beauty, adventure activities, and religious tourism. The road improvement is expected to increase tourism and support local economic growth, along with improvements in the education and healthcare sectors.
