February 23, 2024: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 18 national highway projects with a total investment of Rs 6,168 crore in Shivamogga, Karnataka on February 22.
These projects would improve the road connectivity net in the state, boosting tourism and economy.
Among the projects launched by Gadkari are the Bhanapur-Gaddanakeri section, which would significantly improve access to historic sites like Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakallu and Badami, enhancing connectivity to Bellary and Hospet’s mining and industrial hubs. The Ankola-Gooty Section, through Hubballi City, links to North Karnataka’s largest APMC and the Shri Siddarudha Math pilgrimage site. The Arabail to Idagundi Section strengthens connectivity to Karwar and Mangaluru ports.
The Maharashtra Border to Vijayapur section stimulates Kalyana Karnataka’s industrial growth, connecting Vijayapur’s sugar industries and Miriyan, Chincholi, and Kalaburgi’s cement belt. The Bellary Bypass eases congestion and the Bellary to Byrapura section boosts interstate connectivity. Mudigere to Chikkamagaluru uplifts Malnad’s agriculture and pilgrimage sites.
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