VMC initiates Rs 130 million road development projects

28 Nov 2024 CW Team

The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) initiated five road projects to enhance commuting in the eastern parts of the city. These projects involve road improvement and construction efforts.

One project focuses on resurfacing the road from Mangleshwar Jhampa to Champaner Road, while another aims to develop the road from Mangleshwar Jhampa to Sangam Circle, enhancing connectivity between the old city and the Sangam Circle area. The cost of these two projects is estimated at Rs 60.35 million.

Additionally, work commenced on resurfacing the road from the RTO to Warasiya via Jalaram Hospital, which is expected to be developed at a cost of Rs 10.93 million. Two other projects include roads starting from Ved Residency 2 in the eastern region, connecting the area to Rudraksh Elegance and the National Highway, with an estimated cost of Rs 40.6 million.

The combined expenditure for all five projects is projected to be Rs 120.89 million. Sources mentioned that more road projects are planned for the near future.

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