Mysore/Mysuru, March 11 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has expressed optimism that by the end of 2024, National Highways in Karnataka will mirror the road infrastructure of the United States (US).

He spoke at an event at Maharaja's College Grounds in city last afternoon to lay foundation stones for a series of National Highway projects in Mysuru, Mandya and Hassan regions worth over Rs. 4,000 crore. Gadkari conveyed his happiness and pride regarding the progress of National Highway projects in Karnataka and voiced confidence that the State's National Highway road network will soon match the standards seen in the United States.

In response to the representations received from Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Sim...