Panipat : India’s longest flyover at Panipat Opened to traffic
Mr TR Baalu union minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways inaugurated 3.6 kilometer long flyover including an elevated stretch on NH 1 at Panipat in Haryana.
The proposed flyover, a part of the 10 kilometer Panipat Elevated Expressway Project involved widening the existing 4 lane to 6 lanes for a 10 kilometer stretch from 86 kilometer to 96 kilometer passing through Panipat. The elevated portion of this expressway is 3.6 kilometer long and this passes over the central built up Panipat section covering Gohana Road, Sanuli Road, Assandh Road Crossings, city bus stand and Skylark Tourist Complex in the city.
As per the report, a separate 2 lane peripheral road with paved shoulders has also been provided on either side of the access controlled 6 lane highway for the local Panipat traffic, which will not use the elevated structure. In addition, the construction involved 3 underpasses to accommodate 4 lane divided carriageway, 2 minor bridges and widening, construction or re construction of culverts, drains, ducts etc for services.