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New Delhi : Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on September 6, 2021, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi road infrastructure is being developed faster, safer, and more sustainable than ever before.
In a meeting with officials of the Ministry ,NHAI ,NHIDCL, and PWDs, Gadkari said that it is our collective mission to give the country road infrastructure of global standard. The minister emphasised on safety-first approach for Road design and construction, construction of environment-friendly roads, industry-friendly approach, new technology for safe, faster and economic roads and faster construction, according to a PIB release.
Gadkari said with an investment of Rs 11,000 crore, the 313 km long highway will transform the road infrastructure of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. He said 80% of the corridor has been completed and is scheduled to open to public by March 2022.He said six-lane access controlled Ambala-Kotputli Greenfield Corridor is being constructed at record pace.