Naxalbari, 11th December: The Chief Minister virtually laid the foundation for the fourth phase of the Pathshree road construction project across the state. From an official event in Krishnanagar on Thursday, the CM inaugurated the road works under the project.
In Darjeeling district, a total of 155 roads, covering both rural and urban areas, will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹110 crore. Following the virtual foundation ceremony in Naxalbari, the District Magistrate Manish Mishra, Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb, and Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad Sabhadhipati Arun Ghosh flagged off the works in the district.
The District Magistrate stated that 21 roads will be constructed in rural areas, 34 in the hills, and 100 in municipal areas. A dedicated team has been formed to ensure the quality of construction. Once completed, these roads are expected to address the transportation issues faced by local residents.
Mayor Gautam Deb said the CM’s Pathshree project will contribute to the development of the entire state as well as the growth of Siliguri and surrounding rural areas. In the Siliguri sub-division alone, road works worth ₹20 crore will be carried out.
On the same day, road construction began from Naxalbari Hospital to Karbala Maidan, covering a distance of 1.10 km, with the District Magistrate, Mayor, and others inspecting the work. Another road will also be constructed in Roy Para, Naxalbari. Local residents expressed happiness over the start of the road projects.