The project aims to increase smooth and safe traffic flow, thereby improving service levels. According to an official statement, the upgrading of this important 6 lane road including the elevated corridor of NH-47 (Narol Junction to Sarkhej Junction) is expected to facilitate more efficient movement of goods and people, which will add to the economic vitality of the region. Will contribute. Released on Wednesday.

The meeting also evaluated 4-laning of 33.6 km stretch of NH-166 from Chokak to Sangli in Maharashtra. The project will enhance connectivity between key areas of Kolhapur and Sangli in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs 864 crore.

This development will reduce travel time by 50 percent and distance by approximately 5.4 km. It will also have significant impacts on environmental characteristics. The statement said that the improvement of this road will save fuel and time and will also help in controlling pollution caused by smoke emitted from vehicles.

The Network Planning Group (NPG), chaired by Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), evaluated the two highway projects from the perspective of the principles of PM Gatishakti, which focuses on integrated development of multimodal infrastructure. Are. Last mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity and possible synchronized implementation of projects.