Thakur said the Government is committed to maintain the old glory of Shimla city, The Shimla Smart City Project is being executed vigorously by initiating various works to benefit the people, he added.
Chief Minister said the old tunnel was constructed way back in 1852. The new 147- meter double lane tunnel would provide much -needed relief to the commuters. Shimla city as expanded manifold and thus it warrants steps for smooth traffic management, he said.
Jai Ram Thakur said that the present State Government was ensuring that all works under Smart City Project were executed at a fast pace. The smart city project was started in 2016, but it gained momentum during the tenure of the present State Government, he claimed.
He said that Rs. 70 crore water supply scheme for Shimla town was completed within a record time of year to ensure that water crisis of the town was solved. The Rs. 1813 crore new water supply project for the town is being executed, which aims to solve the water problem of the town for next 100 years, Thakur claimed.
Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said the new tunnel would help in smooth plying of vehicle on this major National Highway. The tunnel connects Kasumpti and Shimla Urban Vidhan Sabha areas of Shimla district. He said that several works such as widening of roads, construction of foot bridges, pedestrian paths, parking etc. were being executed under the Smart City Project in Shimla city.
Mandal BJP President Jitender Bhotka, MLA Chopal Balbir Verma, Mayor Shimla Municipal Corporation Satya Kaundal Thakur, Deputy Mayor Shailender Chauhan, Chairman APMC Naresh Sharma, Chairperson Saksham Gudiya Board Rupa Sharma, BJP leader Vijay Jyoti Sen, Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
