Himachal shifts focus to safer, sustainable and technology-driven road infrastructure

Shimla, September 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government is shifting its focus from merely expanding the road network to ensuring safer, more durable and technology-driven infrastructure, with emphasis on drainage, preventive maintenance, digital monitoring and road safety. A government spokesperson said on Sunday that the road connectivity remains critical in the predominantly mountainous state, linking remote villages with markets, hospitals, schools and other essential services while supporting agriculture, horticulture, industry and forestry. "As of August 31, 2026, Himachal Pradesh has 41,903 km of motorable roads connecting 15,608 census villages. Given the difficult terrain and vulnerability to landslides and water-related damage,…