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NHAI revises Zirakpur bypass alignment to save 1,900 trees
The NHAI has revised the Zirakpur bypass project alignment in an affidavit before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a move that will save more than 1,900 trees but increase the cost by ₹65 crore and extend the completion timeline.
NHAI revises Zirakpur bypass alignment to save 1,900 trees
In an affidavit before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the NHAI stated that a new alignment for the Zirakpur bypass project has been worked out, which will preserve more than 1,900 trees from felling.
The revised plan adds about ₹65 crore to the project’s cost, increasing the estimate from the earlier ₹1,800 crore, and will also lengthen the project’s completion timeline.
Cost and timeline impact
The cost escalation brings the total estimate to roughly ₹1,865 crore, while the timeline for completion will be lengthened, though no new completion date has been specified.
Background
The Zirakpur bypass is part of the highway network in the Chandigarh region.
Legal context
The affidavit was filed as part of the court’s review of the project, highlighting NHAI’s response to the tree‑conservation issue.
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