Centre Commits To Developing Highways In Karnataka With 13 New Projects Costing Rs 21,000 Crore
by Swarajya Staff - Jan 18, 2021 12:33 PM
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Snapshot
New highway projects in Karnataka to be built at a cost of Rs 21,000 crore, and will cover 847 km.
In yet another boost to the infrastructure of the long ignored region of North Karnataka, the central government on Friday (15 January) announced the construction of 13 highway projects in the region.
To be built at a cost of Rs 21,000 crore, these projects will cover a total of 847 kilometres. Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSME Nitin Gadkari announced the projects after laying the foundation stone for the construction of an elevated corridor at Rani Chennamma Circle, Hubballi and construction of a bridge over Bedthi channel at Dastikoppa village, Kalghataki Taluk.