Vehicles traveling to Shimla via Hamirpur previously had to pass through Kandror. However, now they will be able to utilize the four-lane highway directly from Bhaged, bypassing Kandror and exiting near the Nauni Chowk AIIMS hospital.
Approximately ₹2100 crore has been spent on this four-lane highway. Given its strategic importance, this project was deemed crucial.
The first section of the four-lane highway under construction between Kiratpur and Manali, extending to Mandi, is set to open for traffic soon. This segment represents the most crucial part of the entire four-lane project.
The Kiratpur-Mandi highway is slated for inauguration on May 15th, with either PM Modi or Mr. Gadkari expected to officiate. The project, nearing completion, includes five tunnels and fifteen bridges. This development is expected to significantly red