Sunday, September 22, 2024 Nitin Gadkari announces a revolutionary 14-lane highway project linking Bengaluru, Pune, and Sambhajinagar, set to boost travel efficiency and regional growth. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled plans for a new 14-lane highway connecting Bengaluru, Pune, and Sambhajinagar. This extensive project will commence just after the descent from Mumbai’s Atal Setu and include a direct route to Bengaluru via a ring road.
As reported by News 18, the construction of the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway is expected to begin within the next six months. Gadkari highlighted that this new route could potentially reduce traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway by up to 50%, significantly easing travel for residents in Bengaluru and surrounding areas. Speaking at an event in Pune, Gadkari emphasized the crucial role infrastructure development plays in improving the quality of life for both urban and rural populations.
He noted that such advancements should support farmers and rural communities, helping address the challenge of urban migration. Once completed, the highway will improve connectivity between Pune, Sambhajinagar, and Bengaluru, fostering economic growth and regional integration. This project is set to decrease travel times and contribute to the overall enhancement of India’s road infrastructure.
Gadkari also discussed sustainable road construction efforts, revealing that eight million tonnes of waste have already been repurposed for road building. This initiative demonstrates how environmental challenges can be turned into growth opportunities, especially in rural regions. In a tribute to Karnataka’s renowned engineer Sir M.
Visvesvaraya, Gadkari acknowledged his remarkable contributions and stressed the importance of nurturing future engineering talent. He concluded by expressing that with sufficient funding and strong leadership, infrastructure projects can be completed swiftly, benefitting communities across India, including Bengaluru..
