Thread by @nitin_gadkari

World Class Infrastructure: The Foundation Pillar of #NewIndia

The project for 4-Laning of Goa/Karnataka Border to Kundapur section of NH-17 in the State of Karnataka is near completion.

Spanning a length of ~187 KM, this stretch has Arabian sea coast on one side and Western Ghats on the other side.

Magnificent due to its scenic view, this project is an important coastal highway link between west and south India.

The strategic highway passes through a variety of terrains with almost 50% of the length passing through rolling terrain (45 km) and mountainous terrain (24 km).

Presently ~173 Km (92.42 % of the total work is completed) and while traffic is open on the project, the remaining project will be completed by December 2022.

Aimed at providing a world class road infrastructure experience to travellers, the alignment connects major cities & towns along the way including Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Panaji, Margao, Karwar, Udupi, Surathkal, Mangalore, Kozhikode, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, & Kanyakumari.

This highway development has helped in providing a new impetus to economic development in the project influence area with multifold opportunities for new commercial and industrial establishments. This has led to creation of direct & indirect jobs for the local population.

Further, the project will reduce travel time, prevent accidents, optimize vehicle operating costs and help in fuel savings due to smoother road and reduce congestion for inter & intra state commuters.

GoI under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji is actively working towards building world class infrastructure across every corner of the country & leading #NewIndia towards an era of 'Prosperity Through Connectivity'.
#PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti