Nainital’s Lower Mall Road reopened to vehicles and the general public on Monday after remaining closed for 14 months. The route had been damaged during the monsoon, disrupting movement along a key road in the hill town.

Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Kaushik and MLA Sarita Arya jointly waved the flag to formally restore vehicle movement on the road. The reopening is expected to provide relief to local residents and tourists who faced restrictions while the route was closed.

Repair work on the affected stretch

The Public Works Department completed the reconstruction work on a 70-metre affected section. The project cost ₹4.80 crore and included micro-piling, SDRA treatment and the installation of an RCC slab.

The repair programme was undertaken after the road was damaged during the monsoon. With the work now completed, the Lower Mall Road has been opened for regular traffic and public movement.

Kaushik described the road as Nainital’s lifeline and said its reopening would benefit both residents and visitors. Arya said the closure had created heavy pressure on traffic in the area, which is expected to return to normal after the route’s restoration.

Why the reopening matters

The Lower Mall Road is an important route for movement within Nainital. Its prolonged closure placed additional pressure on other roads and affected the daily movement of people in the area.

The restored route is expected to make local travel easier and improve access for tourists visiting the town. The reopening also marks the completion of repair work on the damaged section after 14 months of disruption.

Conclusion

Nainital’s Lower Mall Road is open again after a ₹4.80 crore repair project covering the 70-metre damaged section. The reopening is expected to ease traffic pressure and provide relief to residents and tourists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When did Nainital’s Lower Mall Road reopen?

The road reopened on Monday after remaining closed for 14 months.

Q. Why had the Lower Mall Road been closed?

The route was damaged during the monsoon and remained closed while reconstruction work was carried out.

Q. Which department completed the repair work?

The Public Works Department completed the reconstruction work.

Q. How much did the repair project cost?

The project cost ₹4.80 crore.

Q. How long was the affected road section?

The affected section measured 70 metres.

Q. What repair methods were used?

The work included micro-piling, SDRA treatment and the installation of an RCC slab.

Q. Who formally reopened the road?

Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Kaushik and MLA Sarita Arya jointly flagged off the restoration of vehicle movement.