₹1,255.59 crore approved for 4-lane Northern Patiala Bypass in Punjab
On 17 October 2024, in Punjab, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of ₹1,255.59 crore for a 28.9 km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass.
Summary
On 17 October 2024, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the Ministry had approved ₹1,255.59 crore for constructing a 28.9 km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass in Punjab. The bypass will complete the ring road around Patiala and ease traffic congestion in the city.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 Oct 2024
- State
- Punjab
- Project
- Northern Patiala Bypass, 4-lane, access-controlled
- Length
- 28.9 km
- Cost
- ₹1,255.59 crore
- Purpose
- Completes ring road around Patiala
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
The 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass approved on 17 October 2024 is how long?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 28.9 km
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: approved ₹1,255.59 crore for the construction of a 28.9 km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass.