Shimla, March 13 -- Exceptionally heavy rainfall in 2023 and 2025 accompanied by landslides delayed the completion of Parwanoo-Shimla Four-Lane Project, said Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari in response to a question raised by BJP MP Suresh Kashyap in the Lok Sabha.

Gadkari presented a detailed status report on the four-lane project, including financial allocation, physical progress and reasons for delays.

Kashyap had sought information on the total sanctioned cost of the project, the progress made so far, reasons for delays, and steps taken by the government to address frequent landslides and traffic disruptions during the monsoon season.

The Union minister informed that the project is being implemented in ...