Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has approved a Rs 650.42 crore project to enhance a crucial highway corridor in Kutch district. The project focuses on developing the 165.58-kilometre Lakhpat–Gaduli–Jara–Hajipir–Khavda–Kandavan–Dholavira section of National Highway-754K into a two-lane road with paved shoulders.
This corridor traverses sparsely populated areas of Kutch and is anticipated to significantly boost connectivity and transportation infrastructure in the region. Gadkari emphasized that this initiative aims to strengthen links between the Kutch region and the rest of Gujarat, fostering economic and tourism activities in the area.
Gadkari highlighted the economic significance of the route, noting its role in facilitating the transportation of goods associated with the region’s mineral and salt industries. The upgraded highway is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance road safety, and reduce vehicle operating costs, ultimately improving transportation efficiency in Kutch.
