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Government approved 8 New National High Speed Road Corridor Projects
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:13 pm
by arjun
On August 3, the Narendra Modi Cabinet approved eight new National Corridor projects to improve India's road network. These projects will stretch across various states, connecting major cities, economic hubs, and tourist spots. By reducing travel time and easing traffic, they will make it easier to move goods and people across the country. These corridors will also link important ports and industrial areas to the national highways, helping to boost trade and support regional growth. This investment aims to drive economic progress and development throughout India.
8-Lane Road Projects:
Nashik Phata - Khed Elevated Road Corridor (Pune, Maharashtra)
Cost: Rs 7,827 crore
Length: 30 km
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6-Lane Road Projects:
Agra-Gwalior Corridor
Cost: Rs 4,613 crore
Length: 88 km
Impact: Enhances connectivity to major tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Tharad—Deesa—Mehsana—Ahmedabad Corridor (Gujarat)
Cost: Rs 10,534 crore
Length: 214 km
Impact: Connects the Gujarat—Amritsar—Jamnagar Corridor with the Delhi—Mumbai Expressway and improves access to major ports in Maharashtra (JNPT, Mumbai, Vadhavan).
Kanpur Ring Road (Uttar Pradesh)
Cost: Rs 3,298 crore
Length: 47 km
Re: Government approved 8 New National High Speed Road Corridor Projects
Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:17 pm
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4-Lane Road Projects:
Ayodhya Ring Road (Uttar Pradesh)
Cost: Rs 3,935 crore
Length: 68 km
Impact: Reduces congestion on National Highways passing through the city.
Kharagpur—Moregram Road (West Bengal)
Cost: Rs 10,247 crore
Length: 231 km
Impact: Enhances connectivity between West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and the North East.
Pathalgaon—Gumla Section of Raipur-Ranchi Corridor
Cost: Rs 4,473 crore
Length: 137 km
Impact: Improves connectivity between mining areas and industrial zones in Dhanbad, Gumla, Lohardaga, Raigarh, Korba, Bokaro, Raipur, Durg, and Bilaspur.
Northern Guwahati Bypass (Assam)
Cost: Rs 5,729 crore
Length: 121 km
Impact: Includes a bridge over the Brahmaputra River, enhancing connectivity in Assam.