MORTH Aims for 35 Km/Day Road Construction Run Rate This Fiscal

27 Feb 2024 CW Team

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has set an ambitious goal to achieve a road construction run rate of 35 kilometres per day in the current fiscal year. This initiative aims to accelerate infrastructure development, enhance connectivity, and facilitate smoother transportation across the country.

MORTH's commitment to achieving this rapid pace of road construction underscores the government's focus on robust infrastructure growth. The emphasis on increasing the rate of road development aligns with broader efforts to boost economic activities, create jobs, and improve accessibility for citizens.

The ministry's strategic approach involves leveraging advanced construction techniques, ensuring timely project execution, and prioritising the completion of key road networks. This ambitious target reflects the government's determination to transform and modernise the nation's transportation infrastructure.

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