Jalandhar, June 25 -- Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu laid the foundation stones for two key road overbridge (ROB) projects on Wednesday at Guru Nanak Pura and Garha Road in Jalandhar, which, he said, are aimed at enhancing road safety and ensuring seamless connectivity for commuters.

Bittu said that under the BJP-led Central government, Punjab is witnessing investment in railway infrastructure and safety projects worth Rs.112.93 crore.

He said that the ROB at Guru Nanak Pura, to be constructed in place of a railway crossing on the Jalandhar City-Jalandhar Cantt section, will ease traffic congestion and eliminate delays caused by frequent closure of the railway crossing. The project, situated on the busy Sahnewa...