Ludhiana, Feb. 14 -- Around 15 km of key arterial roads in Ludhiana are set to be redeveloped into modern urban corridors under a Rs.162-crore infrastructure project being executed by the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) in coordination with the municipal corporation.

The project, covering ten major stretches across the city, is expected to cost over Rs.10 crore per kilometre and aims to overhaul road geometry, drainage, pedestrian infrastructure and urban aesthetics.

Originally planned for 12.4 km, the scope was later expanded to 15 km to include additional critical stretches.

According to officials, road designs have been prepared by a Delhi-based consultancy firm, with nearly Rs.3.5 crore already spent on surveys and p...