Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled highway development projects worth Rs 3,200 crore for Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. In Odisha, Rs 447.11 crore will be used to upgrade the Kurumpuri–Raj Khariar section, enhancing connectivity with Chhattisgarh and improving road safety.
In Gujarat, a project costing Rs 508 crore will upgrade the Naliya–Narayan Sarovar section, aiming to boost connectivity to religious sites and wildlife sanctuaries. Another project in Gujarat, valued at Rs 698.78 crore, will upgrade the Chitrod–Rapar–Balasar section, crucial for industrial transport and tourism, including a bypass for Rapar city.
Madhya Pradesh will see a Rs 758 crore investment to convert a 22-km stretch of the Itarsi–Betul section into a four-lane highway, focusing on wildlife safety and market access for farmers. Uttarakhand has been allocated Rs 461 crore for landslide mitigation at 20 vulnerable spots, ensuring connectivity on key routes like Char Dham Yatra.
Rajasthan will benefit from a Rs 363.89 crore elevated corridor in Kherwara town, enhancing traffic flow and safety. Minister Gadkari emphasized these projects’ role in advancing highway infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and economic growth nationwide.
