₹8,006cr given to build 470km roads in K’taka

Dharwad: The Union Ministry of Surface Transport and Highways has sanctioned Rs 8,006 crore in its 2024-2025 budget for development of 470 kms of roads in Karnataka.
Union minister for food, consumer affairs and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said on Monday that an additional Rs 15 crore has also been sanctioned for preparation of detailed project report (DPR) for construction of 459 kms of new roads.
“This shows that the Modi government has accorded priority to upgradation of roads and enabling smooth transportation in Karnataka. Already maximum number of highways have been constructed in last 10 years and the works on new roads will be completed in record time,” Joshi said.
He added that sanction has been accorded to commence the work on construction of bypass to national highways. A 12-km bypass to NH 52 which passes through Navalgund town in Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency will be constructed at a cost of Rs 350 crore and the process of land acquisition has already begun. “The people of Navalgund town were facing hardship because of heavy traffic on NH 52 which was passing through the town. Now the construction of bypass will solve their problem,” Joshi said.
The surface transport ministry has also sanctioned Rs 25 lakh for preparation of DPR for construction of elevated corridor from Channamma Circle in Hubballi to Bidnal Cross towards Bengaluru near Bankapur Chowk. Similarly, Rs 41 lakh has been sanctioned for DPR preparation for construction of ring road from Kusugal to Narendra Cross.
While thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and surface transport minister Nitin Gadkari, Joshi has urged the Karnataka govt to prepare the DPR at the earliest and complete the tender process to enable the commencement of work without delay.