Gadkari Reviews Quality And Maintenance Of National Highways

05 May 2026 CW Team

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance of 18,462 kilometre (km) of National Highways in Maharashtra and 288 km across 26 National Highways in Goa at a meeting in New Delhi. The review followed feedback received via media and social media. The meeting was attended by Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra and officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and project contractors.

He emphasised timely execution, strict adherence to quality standards and the adoption of advanced construction technologies to develop sustainable and efficient highway infrastructure. He said the objective was to enhance connectivity and support economic growth while ensuring asset longevity. He directed acceleration of field-level works and strengthening of quality checks through improved construction methodologies.

He further directed officials to undertake comprehensive pre-monsoon preparedness including drainage clearance, slope stabilisation and prompt response mechanisms to minimise disruptions and ensure commuter safety. Officials were asked to enhance monitoring regimes, expand use of mechanised equipment and deploy sensing and testing protocols at project sites. The review called for regular maintenance schedules, contractor accountability and capacity building to uphold performance standards.

The ministry will continue to monitor progress through periodic reviews and stakeholder feedback channels, including reports from regional offices and social media inputs, to ensure corrective action where required. Continued emphasis on climate resilient designs and performance-based delivery is intended to reduce travel time, improve road safety and sustain connectivity for local economies. The measures are expected to strengthen the reliability of the national highway network and deliver smoother journeys for commuters.

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