NHAI plans highways in Karnataka

The NHAI intends to develop around 3,000 km of national highways via PPP mode. The highways will be developed under the National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) scheme. About 1,491 km of national highways will be built by the state Public Works Department with assistance from the World Bank. In all, around 15 national highways of the state would be developed as four-lane and six-lane highways. However, around five national highways will fall under national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Contact: National Highways Authority. Tel: 011-2507 4100. Fax: 011-2509 3507. Website: www.nhai.org