Kolkata, Oct. 4 -- The Centre has approved more than Rs 508 crore for strengthening and widening road infrastructure in Birbhum district. Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari announced this on social media. The project will cover over 91 km of stretch.
In a post on X, Gadkari wrote: "In West Bengal, we have approved '508.66 Cr. for strengthening and selective widening of NH-14 and NH-114 in Birbhum district. The project covers 91.90 km of NH-14 from Bhimgarh to Nalhati via Mallarpur and 56.40 km of NH-114 from Surul Village to Mallarpur."
The project aims to ensure better connectivity. "The upgraded corridors will improve road safety, ease congestion, reduce travel time, facilitate smoother movement of people and goods, and strengthen connectivity between villages, towns and key economic centres," Gadkari stated further. The Union minister also believes the project will support local business and economic activities.
"The project will also support regional trade, local businesses and economic activity while providing safer and more efficient journeys for commuters and freight operators. #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti" Gadkari said.
Meanwhile, a couple of days ago, Gadkari also announced that the Centre has approved Rs 1,175.59 crore for the construction of a six-lane bridge over the Teesta River in Darjeeling's Sevoke.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.