Mohali, May 12 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has granted administrative approval for the repair of the 2-km road from Chappar Chiri Khurd to Chappar Chiri Kalan, in Mohali's Industrial Area, Phase 8, in recognition of the historic significance of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial in Chappar Chiri.

The road had been in a dilapidated condition for years, giving commuters in the area and visitors to the memorial site a bumpy ride.

The project entails upgrading the 18-feet-wide road at a cost of Rs.3.77 crore. The scope of work includes installation of 80 mm interlocking pavers and a five-year maintenance provision, amounting to Rs.8.52 lakh.

According to Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh, the road had been in the dire need of repairs ...