The Directorate General Border Roads Organisation (BRO), through HQ CE (Project) Deepak in Shimla, has floated a critical tender aimed at enhancing road infrastructure in the high-altitude terrain of Himachal Pradesh. This initiative is part of ongoing strategic connectivity efforts in border regions under Project Deepak.
The scope of the tender involves surfacing works, which include laying a two-layer Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) of 75 mm, Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM), and 40 mm Bituminous Concrete (BC). The project also entails cleaning of the existing road surface, application of Prime Coat (PC) and Tack Coat (TC), and road marking to improve safety and functionality.
The specified stretch runs from Km 0.000 to Km 22.500 on the SMD Road, under the jurisdiction of the 108 RCC and 759 BRTF road sector. This segment is crucial for military logistics and civilian transport in challenging hill conditions, ensuring all-weather connectivity.
The financial bid for the project was opened in 3rd June 2025. Among the bidders, M/s Garg & Garg Co. submitted the lowest quote and was declared the L1 bidder for execution.
The estimated value of the project is ₹35,88,35,503, signifying a major investment under Project Deepak to bolster road infrastructure in HP’s strategic zones.
Key Points:
- Department: BRO, HQ CE (P) Deepak – Shimla
- Location: SMD Road, Km 0.000 to 22.500
- Scope: WMM, DBM, BC, PC/TC & road marking
- Sector: 108 RCC, 759 BRTF under Project Deepak
- Bid opened: 3rd June 2025
- Contractor Name: M/s Garg & Garg Co.
- Project cost: ₹35,88,35,503
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