The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would construct a 14.80 km six-lane bypass ahead of Bhandara city for smooth flow of traffic between Nagpur-Bhandara-Raipur. The overall cost of the project is Rs 7 bn. The six-lane bypass would ease the traffic between Nagpur-Bhandara-Raipur. It also includes a bridge over the Wainganga River. The Bhandara bypass would be between 485-499.80 km on NH-53 (old NH6), which would be built in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode. The whole land acquisition procedure is already finished, and the work is likely to begin next month.The six-lane divided bypass would be a boon for travellers who presently use the current bridge to enter and exit Bhandara city. Contact: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Tel: 011-25074100 Website: www.nhai.gov.in