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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Holds Meeting to Review Progress of Infrastructure Projects in Goa
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, recently chaired a meeting in Goa to assess the progress of various infrastructure projects. The meeting was attended by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, several MLAs, and senior state government officials.
During the meeting, it was decided that a significant link road to Manohar International Airport at Mopa would be completed by April 2024. Additionally, work on the six-lane elevated corridor at Porvorim, for which Gadkari laid the foundation stone on Friday, is scheduled to commence in January.
Furthermore, the road connecting the highway to Mormugao Port in Vasco town is expected to be completed by April next year. The National Highway Authority of India has tentatively approved the construction of a new bridge across the Zuari river in Borim village.
One of the key topics discussed in the meeting was the appointment of a consultant for a “Ring Road” aimed at reducing congestion on the Goa stretch of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari and Goa-Hyderabad highways.
In a welcome move for the locals, it was decided that no toll would be imposed on internal roads in Goa.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to expedite the development of crucial infrastructure projects in the region.
This news story was first published on Dec 23, 2023, at 9:29 PM IST.
The construction of the link road to Mopa airport in Goa is expected to be completed by April, according to Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. The road project aims to provide seamless connectivity to the upcoming airport, facilitating easier access for travelers. With the completion of this road, it is anticipated that the transportation infrastructure in the region will be significantly enhanced, promoting tourism and economic development in Goa.
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