March 2, 2024: The Centre has allocated Rs 766.42 crore for construction and strengthening of various national highway projects in Goa, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed in a post on March 1.
In a post the minister said that an allocation of Rs 455.50 crore has been granted for the construction of a 4-lane flyover spanning from the MES College Junction to the Bogmalo Junction, covering a total length of 3.35 km on the National Highway-566. Additionally, a 4-lane vehicular underpass (VUP) at the Queeny Nagar Junction, spanning 1.22 km, will be built under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) mode within the national highways framework.
In another post, Gadkari said an allocation of Rs 310.92 crore has been approved for land acquisition to construct the Cuncolim Bypass from Uskini-bandh Cuncolim to Bendordem in Goa. Spanning 8.33 km on the National Highway-66 in South Goa district, this initiative under the Annual Plan 2023-24 aims to expedite the completion of the Mumbai to Kanyakumari Economic Corridor.
He said the bypass addresses congestion and accidents in Cuncolim town, providing improved connectivity to tourist destinations, South Goa district HQ and the capital city Panaji. This development anticipates enhanced service levels, considerable socio-economic benefits, reduced vehicle operating cost (VOC) and decreased travel time.
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