Jalandhar, Punjab – The city of Jalandhar is set to witness a major infrastructure upgrade with the construction of four world-class roads that will include dedicated bicycle tracks. The Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) has initiated the tender process to hire a consultant agency for planning and execution.
The selected agency will conduct surveys, design the road infrastructure, and ensure the implementation of international standards. The roads will be developed with LED street lighting, green belts, stormwater drains, pedestrian walkways, high-mast lighting, and cycle tracks.
📌 Key Highlights of the Project:
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Cities Selected: Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Mohali
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Project Authority: Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB)
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Current Stage: Consultant hiring through tender process underway
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Design Scope: Roads with modern urban infrastructure — cycle tracks, LED lighting, pedestrian paths, green zones
🛣️ Four Major Roads Selected in Jalandhar:
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PAP to BMC Chowk
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BMC Chowk to Workshop Chowk
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Dolphin Hotel to Vidhipur Railway Crossing
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Kapurthala Road
These routes are a part of the city’s urban development vision, and once finalized by the Mayor and Municipal Commissioner, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be submitted for execution.
💬 Official Statement:
SE Rahul Dhawan stated:
“The tendering process to hire consultant agencies for developing world-class roads in Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Mohali has begun. Each road will also feature dedicated cycle tracks, offering much-needed relief and convenience to local commuters.”
