Nitin Gadkari inaugurates seven highway projects in Madhya Pradesh

21 Sep 2022 CW Team

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of seven National Highways, which stretch 222 km in length and cost 1,128 crore to the government exchequer.

Considering the geographical importance of Madhya Pradesh in connecting the network of highways, these projects implemented will facilitate movement, save fuel, said the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in a statement.

The Ministry statement added that these projects will facilitate traffic through bypass construction in Mihona, Lahar, Daboh and Bhander. The famous Sanchi Stupa, Chanderi and Shivpuri tourist places will be easily accessible.

There will be better connectivity between Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Also, inter-state movement between Bhopal, Gwalior and Jhansi districts will be smooth, it added.

With the completion of four-lane bridge from Maharani Laxmibai statue to IIITM on Swarnrekha River in Gwalior, it will be easier for commuters to move from one end of the city to the other.

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