MLA Gogi, MC Chief and NHAI officials conduct joint inspection at elevated road project; directions issued to expedite ongoing works

Ludhiana, February 2, 2023: With an aim to expedite the ongoing works under the elevated road project on Ludhiana-Ferozepur Highway, Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner Dr Shena Aggarwal and Ludhiana Project Director (PD) of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) KL Sachdeva conducted joint inspections at the construction sites on Thursday.

 Conducting inspections at different sites on Ferozepur road and link road (Bus stand road), NHAI officials apprised MLA Gogi and MC Commissioner Dr Aggarwal that additional efforts are being made at all levels and resources have been mobilized to expedite the construction works. 

 Appreciating the pace of construction works during the recent few months, MLA Gogi and MC Commissioner Dr Aggarwal directed the NHAI officials to complete the project within the stipulated deadline of July 31. 

 MLA Gogi and MC Commissioner also enquired about the status of removing debris from construction zone. The NHAI officials informed that removing rubble/debris from construction site is a continuous process and it is being done on a regular basis. 

 MLA Gogi also deliberated upon encouraging greenery under the project, wherever possible. He stated that a meeting in this regard will also be held with NHAI officials soon. 

The legislator further stated that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led state government is committed for the overall development of the state. All the projects are being regularly monitored to keep a check on the quality of works and ensure that the projects are completed within stipulated deadlines.

MC Superintending Engineer Sanjay Kanwar, Executive Engineer Balwinder Singh, NHAI Deputy Manager (Ludhiana), Navreet Singh among others were also present during the field inspections.