Panchkula, Feb. 20 -- In a move aimed at diverting inter-state traffic away from key junctions in Mohali, Chandigarh and Panchkula, and reducing congestion that frequently spills over into Punjab's urban stretches, the Centre has approved a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield spur that will connect the Ambala-Chandigarh stretch of NH-205A with the upcoming Zirakpur-Panchkula bypass. The project is set to cost Rs.1,463.95 crore.

As per the available details, the spur will begin near Rajomajra village in Dera Bassi and end near D-Mart in Zirakpur on PR7 (Airport Road) where it will merge with the upcoming Zirakpur bypass.

An NHAI official said the road is part of the Chandigarh-Ambala Greenfield Corridor and will also connect to Shatab...