New Delhi : Government of India has spent more than 2 Lakh Crores to develop road infrastructure in state Karnataka, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari said on Social Media.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, From 2014 to 2023, the government has infused ₹2 lakh crores towards the building of the National Highways in the State of Karnataka.
He wrote, Connecting cities, Accelerating progress, Building a brighter future with Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. It is expected to reduce the travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru from three hours to around 75 minutes.
The construction of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, which encompasses a portion of NH-275, also entails the development of four rail overbridges, nine significant bridges, 40 minor bridges, and 89 underpasses and overpasses.
This ambitious project aims to improve accessibility to regions such as Shrirangpatna, Coorg, Ooty, and Kerala, thereby bolstering their tourism potential.
The 118 Km long Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway is featuring 6 main carriageway lanes and 2 service road lanes on either side, developed at a cost of ₹8478 Cr as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana.