NHAI Awards Rs 917 Million Contract to B.R. Goyal

30 May 2025 CW Team

B.R. Goyal Infrastructure Limited has secured a work order from the National Highways Authority of India for operating the user fee collection at Kathpur Fee Plaza in Gujarat. The plaza is located at kilometre 472 on the Himmat Nagar–Chiloda section of National Highway 8, spanning from kilometre 443 to 495.

The project, valued at Rs 917.07 million, involves managing fee collection and maintaining adjacent toilet blocks, including restocking consumable items. The contract was awarded through an e-tender process and must be completed within one year.

The company, based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has over 35 years of experience and is known for its work in roadways, highways, bridges, and buildings across India.

This development strengthens B.R. Goyal Infrastructure’s role in national highway operations and contributes to improving public convenience and infrastructure upkeep under NHAI’s standards.

Source:PSU Connect

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