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The state’s
Public Works Department (Building and Roads) has been  at work since 1854 constructing and maintaining roads, bridges
and buildings. Its aim is to achieve high standards of construction at
the most economical cost and it is quick to adapt new methods toward
this end. The Public Works Department maintains material database, has
standardised the specifications, schedule of rates, confidential
analysis for adoption by other departments, boards and corporations of
the State Government. Road construction in Punjab is mechanised. Hot mix
plants, paver finishers and tandem vibratory rollers have replaced
manual methods and are in line with the latest road construction and
maintenance practices worldwide. Similarly, bridge construction methods
have been brought at par with the latest technology by using strands pre
stressing and other technology. This has resulted in quicker, better and
more economical execution to civil works. Funds for the maintenance of
State and Link roads are provided by the State government and for
National Highways by Government of India.
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National
Highways
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977 Kms
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State
Highways
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2166 Kms
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Major
Distt. Roads
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1799 Kms
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Other District Roads
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3340 Kms
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Link Roads
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31657 Kms
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