The Public Works Department (PWD), under the Roads Directorate and Project Implementation Unit-I (PIU), has issued a significant tender for road infrastructure enhancement in Murshidabad. The project is being undertaken under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF-XXX), aiming to strengthen critical rural road links in the region.
This tender involves the widening and strengthening of the Ayeshbagh–Harirampur Road, covering a total stretch from 0.00 KMP to 17.20 KM. The road falls under the jurisdiction of the Murshidabad Highway Division No. I and is crucial for improving mobility, access, and economic activity in this part of West Bengal.
The project scope includes widening the existing road to accommodate increased vehicular traffic and strengthening the pavement structure for long-term resilience. This development will play a pivotal role in connecting rural communities to nearby towns, markets, and public services.
The financial bid for the project was opened on 26th June 2025. M/s Tapas Kumar Chakraborty emerged as the lowest bidder (L1), qualifying for the contract to carry out the work.
The estimated cost of the project is ₹23,07,72,472, representing a key investment in Murshidabad’s road network under rural development goals.
Key Points:
- Department: PWD (Roads Directorate – PIU-I)
- Location: Murshidabad District
- Road: Ayeshbagh–Harirampur (17.20 KM)
- Bid opened on: 26 June 2025
- Contractor Name: M/s Tapas Kumar Chakraborty
- Project cost: ₹23,07,72,472
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