Central Government Approves National Highways Projects in Madhya Pradesh | 02 Mar 2024

Why in News?

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has approved Rs. 3549.48 crore for construction and strengthening of various National Highways projects in Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

• An allocation of Rs. 776.19 crore has been approved for 4-laning of 41 km length section of National Highway-146 B (Shahganj Bypass end to Badi Package-IV) in Sehore and Raisen districts of Madhya Pradesh under Hybrid Annuity Mode.
• The project will reduce travel time to reach Jabalpur, Bhopal, Betul and Indore cities and will connect to various National Highway (NH) and State Highway (SH).
• An allocation of Rs. 1238.59 crore has been approved for making a 6-lane service road on both sides of Ayodhya bypass from Asharam Tiraha on National Highway-46 to Ratnagiri Tiraha on National Highway-146 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
• An approval has been given for the construction of 34 km long Chasale 6 lane Indore Western Bypass under Hybrid Annuity Mode under Package-1 at a cost of Rs 1534.70 crore.