Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the bridge-tunnel project in Rudraprayag would help reduce traffic congestion and save travel time after the remaining construction is completed.

Dhami said he had given instructions to both the construction agency and the district administration. He indicated that the formal inauguration would follow once the project work reaches the required stage.

The Chief Minister also said the tunnel had opened and was already operating. He linked the next phase of the project to completion of the bridge, saying that the 2 structures together would make movement through the area easier.

What Dhami said about the project

According to Dhami, the project is intended to reduce the transportation burden faced by people travelling through Rudraprayag. He specifically cited traffic jams as a problem that could ease once the bridge and tunnel are available as a combined connection.

He said the improved route would also help people save time during their journeys. However, the statement did not provide a completion date, traffic estimate or details about the bridge’s current construction status.

The project’s formal opening has also not yet been announced. Dhami said the inauguration would be conducted formally if the work progresses as expected.

₹156-cr bridge-tunnel project in Rudraprayag

The Economic Times reported on 26 October 2026 that Dhami inspected a ₹156-cr bridge-tunnel project in Rudraprayag and described it in the context of improving Char Dham connectivity. That report provides the project-cost figure and links the infrastructure to a wider effort to strengthen movement through the region.

The available statement does not specify the bridge’s length, the tunnel’s length, the construction agency involved or the exact roads that will be connected. It also does not give a revised deadline for completion.

For residents, commuters and visitors travelling through Rudraprayag, the key expected benefit is a reduction in delays caused by congestion. The project could also make journeys more predictable once both structures are completed and officially opened.

The next verified step is continued coordination between the construction agency and the district administration. A formal inauguration is expected after the remaining work is completed, but no specific date has been stated.

Conclusion

Dhami said the operating tunnel and planned bridge are expected to ease traffic pressure and reduce travel time in Rudraprayag, while the administration and construction agency continue work towards formal inauguration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What project did Pushkar Singh Dhami discuss?

The Chief Minister discussed a bridge-tunnel project in Rudraprayag.

Q. Is the tunnel already operating?

Yes. Dhami said the tunnel had opened and was already running.

Q. What benefit is expected from the project?

The project is expected to reduce traffic jams, ease transportation pressure and save travel time.

Q. Has the bridge been formally inaugurated?

No formal inauguration date has been provided. Dhami said the inauguration would take place formally after the work progresses.

Q. What is the reported cost of the project?

The Economic Times reported the project cost as ₹156-cr.

Q. Which authorities received instructions?

Dhami said he conveyed instructions to the construction agency and the district administration.