Panchkula, April 20 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects in Panchkula worth over Rs.55.38 crore, aimed at transforming it into a smart city.

The highlight of the event was the inauguration of a Rs.50 crore bridge over the Ghaggar river. Spanning 360m in length and 16m in width, the bridge is a key component of the PR-7 Ring Road and is expected to improve connectivity to Zirakpur, Rajpura, Patiala and the Chandigarh airport, easing traffic congestion and cutting travel time.

The chief minister laid the foundation stones for two dispensary buildings in Sectors 28 and 31, to be constructed at a combined cost of Rs.4.64 crore. He also launched t...