Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 33 highway projects in Karnataka

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday (December 19) inaugurated and laid the foundation of 33 NH projects in Karnataka today via virtual mode.

Addressing the event, Nitin Gadkari said that for providing smooth connectivity to the ports for the benefit of trade and economy, 4-laning of the entire coastal road from Goa Border to Kerala Border connecting the port city of Belekeri, Karwar and Mangalore covering a length of 278 km have been taken up at a cost of ₹3,443 crore and the work has been substantially completed.

Also, in view of the safety of road users, three works for improving the safety by providing protective measures on Hill slopes in Shiradi Ghat on NH-75, Charmadi Ghat on NH-73 and Sampaje Ghat on NH-275 have been sanctioned amounting to ₹115 crore.

These projects include 1197 kms long roads worth Rs 10,904 crore. The event was presided over by Chief Minister YS Yeddiyurappa, and was attended by former Prime Minister H D Devegowda, Union Ministers Prahlad Joshi, Sadanand Gowda, Gen Dr V K Singh, ministers from the State and senior officers.

Paving the way for the development of Karnataka, these roads will enhance better connectivity, convenience and economic growth in the state.