KHATIMA NEWS
Chamoli
A causeway on the Badrinath Highway near the GREF camp has remained closed for a long time, residents say. Rainwater and debris are flowing towards the market, causing waterlogging, mud on the road and difficulties for local people, traders and pedestrians. NHIDCL officials have said repairs will be carried out soon.
Khatima
A foundation ceremony has been held for widening the motor road between Khatima Chowk and Tharu Vikas Bhawan at a cost of ₹14.97 crore. The project is expected to improve travel for residents, traders and people from surrounding areas while strengthening local public infrastructure.
Others
Uttarakhand will see the construction of 528 roads and 19 bridges under Phase IV of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The announcement outlines the scale of the planned infrastructure programme, but available details do not specify the locations, costs, construction schedules or completion dates.
Nainital
The Bailey bridge over Kalsia drain in Kathgodam is ready, and its approach road has also been completed. Public Works Department officials said a trial will be conducted after Diwali before the bridge opens to traffic, offering relief to travellers heading from Kathgodam towards Nainital and Bhimtal.
Dehradun
After the Assembly session in Gairsain, Pushkar Dhami travelled by road via Srinagar to Dehradun, meeting local residents and reviewing road conditions. Officials have been directed to make the state’s roads pothole-free by 1 November, with progress and construction quality being assessed on the route.
Haldwani
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the under-construction bypass linking Gola Pul and Bhimtal Road with Amritpur in Haldwani. He said the route would give travellers who are not headed to Nainital an easier alternative, reduce traffic pressure and improve facilities as tourist numbers rise across the state.
Nainital
Asphalt surfacing has begun on the 12-kilometre road linking Nainital with Jeolikot after pothole repairs were completed. The route had caused difficulties for residents and vehicle drivers because of damaged sections and scattered potholes. The work, estimated to cost 350 lakh rupees, is expected to improve travel conditions once completed.
Pauri
An amount of 3.45 crore rupees has been approved for improvement work on the Kansakhet-Kunkuli motor road in Kaljikhal, Pauri Garhwal. The project is expected to provide villagers with smoother and safer road access in the Uttarakhand district.
Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved funding for free textbooks and teaching materials, road construction in Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar, and an integrated sports infrastructure project in Haldwani. The approvals include full allocations and first instalments for several works during the current financial year.
Nainital
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved funding for road improvement and construction work in Nainital, Bageshwar and Tehri Garhwal. The decisions also cover a training shed at the RRB First Bailpadav Ramnagar campus, staff housing in Almora and video-conferencing rooms for 6 police offices.
Almora
Residents in Chaukutiya’s Bakhli-Kheeda and Taal areas held a road protest on Friday, citing potholes, waterlogging and safety risks. Public Works Department officials and Tehsildar Mohit Devpa inspected the routes and assured them that pothole repairs would begin soon, followed by resurfacing from 15 October.
