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Himachal proposes moving Parwanoo toll barrier, plans new five‑lane road
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:16 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has put forward a proposal to shift the existing toll barrier at Parwanoo and construct a new five‑lane facility to ease traffic congestion.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh announced a plan to relocate the current toll barrier situated at Parwanoo, a town on the Chandigarh‑Shimla highway. Officials say the move aims to streamline traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks that drivers face during peak hours.
Alongside the barrier shift, the proposal includes constructing a new five‑lane roadway that will run parallel to the existing stretch. The expanded facility is expected to accommodate higher vehicle volumes and improve connectivity between the state capital Shimla and the industrial corridor near Chandigarh.
The project is part of the government's broader infrastructure upgrade programme, though detailed timelines and funding allocations have not yet been disclosed. Public feedback will be sought before final approval, and the proposal is slated for discussion in the upcoming state assembly session.
If approved, the relocation and road expansion could significantly cut travel time for commuters and freight operators, bolstering economic activity in the Solan district and surrounding regions.
Alongside the barrier shift, the proposal includes constructing a new five‑lane roadway that will run parallel to the existing stretch. The expanded facility is expected to accommodate higher vehicle volumes and improve connectivity between the state capital Shimla and the industrial corridor near Chandigarh.
The project is part of the government's broader infrastructure upgrade programme, though detailed timelines and funding allocations have not yet been disclosed. Public feedback will be sought before final approval, and the proposal is slated for discussion in the upcoming state assembly session.
If approved, the relocation and road expansion could significantly cut travel time for commuters and freight operators, bolstering economic activity in the Solan district and surrounding regions.