Gadkari inaugurates & lays foundation for Rs 3,835-cr projects in Haryana

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, along with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, and other officials, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for four National Highway projects in Sonepat, Karnal, and Ambala, Haryana.

One of the projects includes the construction of 11 flyovers on the 8-lane National Highway 44 from Delhi to Panipat in Sonepat, costing Rs 890 crore. This 24 km stretch will enhance connectivity between agricultural and industrial areas, facilitating the movement of goods and boosting tourism to Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Another significant project is the Karnal greenfield 35 km 6-lane Ring Road, valued at Rs 1,690 crore. This road will serve as a lifeline for the region's development and prosperity, bypassing traffic in Karnal city and providing a convenient route for commuters traveling to Jammu, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Southern Haryana. It is expected to reduce pollution and accidents in the area.

Additionally, Shri Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for two National Highway projects in Ambala, Haryana, with a total worth of Rs 1,255 crore.