Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 24: A delegation of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its chairman Vikrant Kuthiala along with other senior members met Vijay Kumar, General Manager, NHIDCL in his office and discussed various issues concerning widening of Jammu-Akhnoor Highway.
Kuthiala briefed Vijay Kumar about the issues being faced by members of PHDCCI and general public at large and requested for an early resolution. The issues discussed were early completion of city component of the highway from Canal Head to Muthi, construction of drainage and sewerage at Canal Road along with the road widening of Jammu – Akhnoor Highway, operationalization of temporary road alongside residential/commercial establishments, street lighting at Akhnoor Road and the lack of direction signage.
He also requested Kuthiala for the construction of a drain in areas where ground level is higher than road level. The necessity of development of a green area along with a walkway on left bank of Ranbir Canal was also stressed upon by him and NHIDCL was requested to take up this work as well.
Rahul Sahai asserted for the expeditious completion of this segment of the highway as the construction has totally disrupted commercial activity in the area, besides making the life difficult for the residents due to constant disturbance and lack of proper approach to their establishments. The monsoons have further aggravated the problems of the residents & commercial establishments, he added.
Siddanth Choudhary mentioned that earlier Akhnoor Road had clearly marked route signage to assist the traffic; however after commencement of construction work all such signages have been removed. He requested that the builder be directed to install temporary signage till completion of road works.
Vineet Aggarwal, Ajay Gandotra and Harbinder Singh demanded that the procurement related to construction and purchase preference should be given to local manufacturing industry under public procurement policy.
Vijay Kumar gave a patience hearing to the issues raised by PHDCCI delegation and assured that he shall immediately look into the issues of direction signage and street lights at Akhnoor road. He also mentioned that they are aware of the issues faced by residence of Akhnoor road and assured full cooperation in early resolution of the same.
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