Dehradun, July 18 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said he has taken serious note of the concerns and suggestions raised over the past few days by citizens, environmentalists, and local residents regarding the proposed Dehradun-Rishikesh four/six-lane road project.

The Chief Minister said the project is a key infrastructure initiative of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and that proceedings are being carried out in compliance with the directions of the High Court, as well as all statutory and environmental approvals and procedures.

He said the project also includes wildlife-friendly measures, such as a nearly 3.5-kilometre-long elephant underpass and specially designed culverts for the movemen...