Union Minister: Sanctions ₹252.42 Crores for 6-Lane Elevated Corridor in Srikakulam to Enhance Mobility and Economic Growth

In a proactive move to enhance road infrastructure and promote economic growth, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, has made two major announcements.

“In Andhra Pradesh, we have sanctioned ₹252.42 Cr for the upgradation and development of a 6-lane elevated corridor at Ranasthalam, Srikakulam. This project will be instrumental in alleviating traffic congestion, enhancing road safety, and improving urban mobility, while also creating new socio-economic opportunities. Beyond reducing congestion, this initiative will stimulate economic activities, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life for the region’s residents”, the Minister announced on social media.

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class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">📢 मध्य प्रदेश
🛣<br><br>मध्य प्रदेश में राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग-146 के
ग्यारसपुर से राहतगढ़ खंड को 4-लेन में अपग्रेड और विकास के लिए 903.44
करोड़ रुपए की लागत के साथ मंजुरी दी गई है। <br><br>यह मार्ग
खंड भोपाल-कानपुर कॉरिडोर का एक हिस्सा है। इस मार्ग से क्षेत्रीय व्यापार,
वाणिज्य को बढ़ावा…</p>&mdash; Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari)
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Shri Gadkari also announced approval of upgradation and development of the Gyaraspur to Rahatgarh section of National Highway-146 in Madhya Pradesh with a budget allocation of ₹903.44 crores. As part of the Bhopal-Kanpur corridor, this project will strengthen regional trade and commerce, promote connectivity, and enhance the overall quality of life by boosting economic activities.

These initiatives underline the government’s commitment to enhancing road infrastructure, improving connectivity, and encouraging economic development across the regions.