Ludhiana, Jan. 29 -- Road development projects worth around Rs.64 crore in Ludhiana have run into procedural delays after a series of complaints and counter-complaints by contractors over the tendering process, prompting the municipal corporation (MC) to initiate corrective steps.

The civic body had accorded technical approval to 19 major road projects across various constituencies and zones, with an estimated cost of Rs.126.63 crore, based on the minutes of the chief engineers' committee. While tenders for 10 projects have already been floated, the remaining 10 projects, valued at about Rs.64 crore, are currently on hold due to objections raised by bidders.

According to MC records, the affected works include upgrade of bitumen main roa...