Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 29: Reinforcing his commitment to equitable and sustainable development in Jammu North, MLA Sham Lal Sharma today inaugurated the Macadamization work of the road from Muthi to Akalpur Chowk, taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 29.62 lakh under the City and Town Works Plan for the year 2025-26. The work is being executed by the Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department.
The Muthi-Akalpur Chowk road is a vital route that connects the National Highway with several residential colonies, educational institutions, and market areas in Jammu North. The project fulfils a long-pending public demand, aimed at ensuring smoother, safer, and more durable road connectivity for thousands of residents and daily commuters.
Speaking on the occasion, Sham Lal Sharma said that this macadamization work reflects the Government’s continued focus on improving basic public infrastructure and addressing local priorities.
“The Muthi-Akalpur Chowk stretch had long required proper macadamization. With this work, we are ensuring better connectivity, safety, and comfort for the people. Every such project is a step forward in making Jammu North stronger and more connected,” Sharma stated.
He further directed the R&B (PWD) Department to coordinate closely with the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to ensure no water leakages exist before the road surface is laid.
“Before any road construction, the PHE Department must inspect the area for leakages or pipeline damage. All such issues should be addressed first so that after macadamization, the road remains intact and does not have to be dug up again. Proper inter-departmental coordination ensures quality, efficiency, and durability,” he emphasized.
Sharma also appealed to the public to become custodians of public property, highlighting the importance of citizen monitoring and cooperation in developmental works.
Addressing the gathering, Sharma informed that several major road development projects are in the pipeline, and many link roads will soon be restored under different schemes.
Reiterating his focus on quality assurance and long-term sustainability, MLA Sharma instructed officials and engineers to maintain strict quality control at every stage of work.
Prominent among those present were former councillors, Suraj Padha and Kuldeep Singh, Mohinder Kumar, Mandal president and others.
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