Tag: Road Transport and Highways

Karnataka: Gadkari unveils Rs 6,168 cr NH projects BENGALURU, Karnataka: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, inaugurated 18 National Highway projects in Karnataka, worth Rs 61.68 billion. Gadkari stated, “The Bhanapur-Gaddanakeri section significantly improve access to historic sites like Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakallu, and Badami, enhancing connectivity to Bellary and Hospet's mining and industrial hubs. The Ankola-Gooty Section, through Hubballi city, links to north Karnataka's largest APMC and Siddarudha Math pilgrimage site. The Arabail to Idagundi section strengthens connectivity to Karwar and Mangaluru ports. This investment is poised to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and bolster overall infrastructure development in the state.” “The Maharashtra border to Vijayapur section stimulates Kalyana Karnataka's industrial growth, connecting Vijayapur's sugar industries and Miriyan, Chincholi, and Kalaburgi's cement belt. Bellary bypass eases congestion, and the Bellary to Byrapura section boosts interstate connectivity. Mudigere to Chikkamagaluru uplifts Malnad's agriculture and pilgrimage sites,” Gadkari added. The projects address critical transportation needs, contributing to the state’s economic growth. Gadkari further mentioned that this initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to robust infrastructure development, highlighting the importance of well-connected and efficient road networks for economic progress. The inauguration of these projects marks a crucial step toward strengthening Karnataka’s transportation infrastructure, fostering regional development and promoting smoother logistics and trade.

Karnataka: Gadkari unveils ₹6,168 cr NH projects

BENGALURU, Karnataka: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, inaugurated 18…

Gadkari unveils Rs 6,600 cr highway projects in Odisha BHUBANESWAR, Odisha: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 28 National Highway (NH) projects worth Rs 6,600 crore through video conferencing. Among the inaugurated projects were a 79km four-lane road between Baharagora and Singhara on NH-49, valued at Rs 1,203 crore, and a 78km six-lane road from Chandikhol to Bhadrak on NH-16, costing Rs 2,035 crore. Gadkari stated, “The total length of national highways in the state has increased from 4,639 km to 5,753 kms. The ministry has allocated nearly Rs 1.50 lakh-crore for highway development in Odisha.” “From 2014 to 2024, around 4,250 km of roads were constructed in Odisha, with an expenditure of approximately Rs 33,000 crore,” he said. “Projects for another 1,312 km of national highways, with an investment of Rs 22,000 crore, are underway and expected to be completed during 2024-25,” he added. adkari announced plans for various projects, including a 111km greenfield ring road around Bhubaneswar city, costing Rs 6,253 crore. This project will be divided into two packages and is expected to benefit the residents of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khurda. Under package-I, 71km six-lane road will be constructed from Rameswar to Govindpur with a total cost of Rs 4,426 crore while road from Govindpur to Tangi (40 km) will be taken up under package-II with a cost of Rs 2,287 crore, Gadkari highlighted. A 35km four-lane green field ring road will be constructed in Sambalpur at a cost of Rs 1,333 crore, with work scheduled to begin in October 2024, he said. Gadkari emphasised the government's focus on infrastructure development under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, stating that by the end of this year, Odisha's national highway network will resemble roads in the USA.

Gadkari unveils ₹6,600 cr highway projects in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR, Odisha: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, inaugurated and…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the 118 km Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project in Maddur at the cost of ₹8,408 crore. The officials stated that it will cut the travel time between the two cities from three hours to only 75 minutes.

PM inaugurates Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project worth ₹8,408 crore

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the 118 km Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project…

DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, stated that the roads of Jammu and Kashmir will be made similar to American roads in the next three to four years. Gadkari mentioned that the government is working with a mission to make road infrastructure equivalent to that of America.

Gadkari tweets infra projects for Nagaland

NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, recently announced…