Nitin Gadkari Approves 6-Lane Spur in Punjab; Tricity to Get Traffic Relief

February 19, 2026

Ambala: In a major step towards strengthening infrastructure in Punjab, a 6-lane, access-controlled Greenfield Spur project has been approved at a cost of ₹1,463.95 crore. This project will connect the Ambala-Chandigarh section (NH-205A) with the Zirakpur Bypass.

Gadkari Approves Project

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved this important project. This project is being undertaken with the aim of reducing traffic congestion in the Tricity region.

Relief from Traffic Jams in the Tricity

This corridor, being built under the Tricity Ring Road Project, will reduce traffic congestion at major urban junctions in Mohali, Chandigarh, and Panchkula. It will provide an alternative route for heavy vehicles passing through the cities.

Pressure on NH-44 and other highways will be reduced

This new route will reduce heavy traffic on NH-44, NH-205A, and NH-152. This will also make travel to Himachal Pradesh, especially the Shimla region, faster and smoother.

Boost to the regional economy

Faster connectivity will reduce travel time and promote trade and tourism between Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal, strengthening regional economic integration

In Punjab, we have approved ₹1,463.95 crore for the construction of a 6-lane, access-controlled greenfield spur linking the Ambala–Chandigarh section of NH-205A with the Zirakpur Bypass.

As part of the Tricity Ring Road project, the corridor will decongest key…

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 19, 2026