Road construction projects hit a roadblock as bitumen prices nearly double amid shortage
- Road projects faced delays as bitumen shortages disrupted surfacing work.
- Bitumen prices have nearly doubled from ₹4,000–4,500 to around ₹9,000 per quintal.
- In Punjab only about 40% of 16,454 km of road upgrade work has been completed so far across the state.
- Contractors are seeking escalation as higher bitumen costs and funding gaps threaten project completion.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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