India, Feb. 13 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the second phase of a road-widening project worth Rs.12.03 crore in the Sahaspur Assembly constituency of Dehradun district.

The project, approved under a chief ministerial announcement, involves widening of the road stretch from Mithiberry to Chandni Chowk via Parwal, and from Parwal to Vigyan Dham, Jhajhra. The second phase covers a 10-km stretch and is aimed at improving traffic flow and regional connectivity.

Addressing a public gathering, the chief minister said strong road infrastructure is the backbone of overall development. "Improved connectivity accelerates trade, tourism, education and healthcare services, while strengt...