In a recent announcement via social media, Gadkari highlighted the approval of INR 1,404.94 crore for the widening and strengthening project of the Rafiabad – Kupwara – Chowkibal – Tangdhar – Chamkot section of National Highway-701. Executed under Project Beacon in Baramulla & Kupwara districts on EPC Mode under Package I, this initiative aims to convert the 51 km route into a 2-lane road with Paved Shoulders.