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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Rs 6,700 crore boost for road development in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Union government has approved road development projects worth Rs 6,700 crore submitted by Kerala, following a meeting between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Wednesday. The clearance covers 14 projects proposed by the state. Gadkari also assured that the 380-m-long stretch in the Malappuram-Kooriyad section that got damaged during NH 66 construction will be rebuilt as a viaduct at the contractor's expense. Public Works Minister P A Mohamed Riyas, who was part of the CM-led delegation, said the independent engineer, contractor and design consultant involved with the project have been removed and the NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) project director suspended. The meeting also reviewed the progress of NH works under way in Kerala. 'Recognising minor delays in some stretches, the Union minister suggested corrective steps. All highway construction will be completed by December 2025,' Riyas said. He also confirmed that the state will receive `151 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme this week. Riyas said the Centre would give final approval for the Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road and the Palakkad-Kozhikode Greenfield Highway, likely by the end of July. Several projects that were pending for over eight years have now received clearance. The Ernakulam Bypass project has received in-principle approval, and the remaining formalities are expected to be completed within five months. Of the seven NHs currently under development through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways fund, five have received approval, while nod for the other two is expected within two months.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi's Traffic Woes To Ease With New Elevated Roads And Tunnels Worth Rs 24,000 Crore
Last Updated: The Centre greenlit Rs 24,000 crore for new road and tunnel projects in Delhi to ease traffic, modernise infrastructure, and boost regional connectivity In a major move to address traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the national capital, the central government has approved a series of major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday. Present at the meeting were Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, MCD Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, and other senior officials. During the session, current and future road infrastructure plans for Delhi were reviewed in detail. Minister Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure in the capital. He noted that ongoing projects worth Rs 34,000 crore are already under construction, including flyover extensions, highway widening, and the creation of signal-free corridors, all aimed at improving traffic flow and upgrading ageing roadways. Fresh projects amounting to Rs 24,000 crore were approved, including the construction of underground tunnels, elevated corridors, and new highways: Nitin Gadkari directed NHAI to oversee drainage and water management alongside road construction to prevent future waterlogging. Delhi PWD will partner in these efforts. In a notable sustainable initiative, NHAI will use the city's solid waste in road construction, as previously practised, an important step in tackling Delhi's waste mountain. Additionally, Rs 150 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Rail Under Bridges (RUBs) at key railway crossings to reduce congestion. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support, stating: 'Delhi has now received infrastructure projects worth over Rs 1.25 lakh crore from the Central Government. This reflects the Prime Minister's vision and the dedicated efforts of Nitin Gadkari ji." First Published:
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari, disccusses infrastructure projects of state
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday met with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and discussed various issues related to important road and infrastructure projects of state. The Chief Minister requested for early reimbursement of the remaining Rs 367.69 crore under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund to the state government and approval of the proposed Rishikesh bypass project. The Chief Minister also urged for notification of the state road from Biharigarh to Roshanabad and the road from Kathgodam to Pancheshwar as National Highway and approval of the proposed elevated road over Bindal and Rispana rivers as a loop of NH-07. CM Dhami requested for approval of funds for the upgradation of 20 roads of 508 km length connected to mythological temples under the Manaskhand project and to reimburse the additional expenditure after re-alignment of NH-109. He also requested for approval for other necessary works including additional assistance of Rs110 crore for the Metro corridor along with the proposed elevated road on NH-07. The Chief Minister thanked the Union Minister for giving positive assurance for all the projects. Earlier in the day, CM Dhami met Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav and requested approval for crucial projects aimed at strengthening the state's infrastructure and addressing environmental challenges. During the meeting, CM Dhami sought environmental clearance and the transfer of forest land for the 120MV Sirkari Bhyol Rupasiyabagh Hydroelectric Project on the Gauriganga River. This project is vital for the state's energy needs and development. The Chief Minister also requested approval from the National Wildlife Board (NBWL) for a ropeway project from Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. He further urged the Union Minister to support the revival of Chaurasi Kutiya (Beatles Ashram), a significant cultural and tourism landmark. In addition, CM Dhami sought special financial assistance of Rs 404 crore from the Central Government under the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) scheme. This funding is needed to address the recurring forest fire incidents in the state and bolster the state's environmental management. Expressing his gratitude for the Union Minister's support, CM Dhami emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is balancing ecological conservation with economic development. He conveyed that these initiatives would not only enhance infrastructure but also provide much-needed relief to the common people. (ANI)
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
D.K. Shivakumar meets Nitin Gadkari, discusses Bengaluru city infrastructure projects
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discussed projects related to Bengaluru city and Karnataka. Mr. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, discussed the 'ropeway buses' project and urged Mr. Gadkari to explore its feasibility as a sustainable urban transport option, said a press release. Mr. Shivakumar urged Mr. Gadkati to take up work related to the upgradation of a road between Benagaluru and Kanakapura into six lanes and completion of a 7-km road linking the toll plaza at Kaggalipura on the outskirts of the city. He demanded the Centre's aid for providing compensation for families whose land has been acquired for the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) connecting Dobbspet, Magadi, Ramanagara, and Harohalli. Though the work on the STRR started in 2009, compensation has not been paid, Mr. Shivakumar said in a petition to Mr. Gadkari. He discussed a proposed 60-km tunnel road project that would connect east-west and north-south corridors in Bengaluru. The cost of the tunnel project has been estimated at ₹30,000 crore. The cost of the tunnel per km has been estimated at ₹500 crore. The project has been proposed to ease traffic congestion. The tunnel project would connect NH 7 and NH 4 and ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru. The project would be taken up by both the Centre and Karnataka. Mr. Shivakumar urged the Union Minister to provide funds to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to execute the project. Mr. Shivakumar also submitted proposals regarding elevated corridors in Bengaluru. Mr. Shivakumar also held discussions with Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on projects of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., which has been executing the metro rail project in the city. The government has submitted a proposal seeking the Centre's clearance for 44.65 km metro line under Phase 3, while the DRP is under preparation for another 37 km. The Deputy Chief Minister held talks with Mr. Khattar also about waste management in the city. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) administrative officer Tushar Girinath, BBMP chief commissioner M. Maheshwara Rao and other State officials were present in the meeting.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telangana to get projects worth Rs two lakh crore in two years: Union Minister Gadkari
HYDERABAD: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the Centre is committed to the development of Telangana. Addressing a meeting after inaugurating the Amberpet flyover here on Monday, he said that national highway projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore are either ongoing or completed and projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore will be initiated in the state over the next two years. In 2014, there were 2,511 km of national highways in Telangana and over the past 10 years, this has increased to around 5,000 km. The Union minister said, 'Hyderabad is an industrial city and connectivity to it is of utmost importance. It is also a knowledge city and the conversion of knowledge into wealth is the future of our country.' 'Hyderabad city is becoming congested. I saw in Spain that 3,000 to 4,000 cars were parked underground by constructing tunnels. I request the state government to adopt such technology,' Gadkari said. He stated that, in order to improve connectivity between Hyderabad and other cities within the state, the central government has decided to construct access-controlled highways. 'With this, it will be possible to reach Hyderabad from any city in the state within a maximum of five hours.' He announced that tenders for the four-laning of the Hyderabad to Dindi stretch will be invited soon.
