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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Unveils ₹14.97-Crore Road Widening Project in Khatima
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:37 PM
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Chief Minister R. S. Dhami laid the foundation stone for a ₹14.97-crore road widening initiative in Khatima, Uttarakhand, aiming to improve connectivity and boost local development.
The foundation stone for a new road widening project was laid today in Khatima, a town in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Chief Minister R. S. Dhami inaugurated the ₹14.97-crore initiative, which is expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce travel time for residents.
The project will widen an existing stretch of the National Highway that passes through Khatima, improving safety for commuters and facilitating smoother movement of goods. The state government has earmarked the funds for the first phase, with completion targeted within the next 18 months.
Local officials said the widened road will support economic activities by providing better access to markets and encouraging tourism in the region. The project is part of the state’s broader infrastructure development plan, which focuses on upgrading highways and rural connectivity.
The project will widen an existing stretch of the National Highway that passes through Khatima, improving safety for commuters and facilitating smoother movement of goods. The state government has earmarked the funds for the first phase, with completion targeted within the next 18 months.
Local officials said the widened road will support economic activities by providing better access to markets and encouraging tourism in the region. The project is part of the state’s broader infrastructure development plan, which focuses on upgrading highways and rural connectivity.