Ludhiana-Bathinda Highway Revived as NHAI Invites Bids
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Ludhiana-Bathinda Highway Revived as NHAI Invites Bids

The Ludhiana-Bathinda highway project, initially stalled due to land acquisition issues, has been revived as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invites fresh bids to resume construction.

The project, part of the Ludhiana-Ajmer Economic Corridor, is estimated to cost Rs 24.61 billion and will be executed in two phases. Package 1, covering 30.03 km, has a budget of Rs 9.06 billion, while Package 2, spanning 45.25 km, is set to cost Rs 15.55 billion.

The NHAI had previously withdrawn the project due to unavailability of land. However, intervention from Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, prompted the state government to expedite land acquisition. With most of the land now secured, NHAI has reinitiated the bidding process.

Once completed, the highway will improve connectivity between Punjab and Rajasthan, enhance economic activity, and reduce travel time.

The Ludhiana-Bathinda highway project, initially stalled due to land acquisition issues, has been revived as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invites fresh bids to resume construction. The project, part of the Ludhiana-Ajmer Economic Corridor, is estimated to cost Rs 24.61 billion and will be executed in two phases. Package 1, covering 30.03 km, has a budget of Rs 9.06 billion, while Package 2, spanning 45.25 km, is set to cost Rs 15.55 billion. The NHAI had previously withdrawn the project due to unavailability of land. However, intervention from Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, prompted the state government to expedite land acquisition. With most of the land now secured, NHAI has reinitiated the bidding process. Once completed, the highway will improve connectivity between Punjab and Rajasthan, enhance economic activity, and reduce travel time.

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