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Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates 87-Km Vadodara-Bharuch Section Of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Amit Mishra
Feb 23, 2024, 12:20 PM | Updated 12:25 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday (22 February), inaugurated the Vadodara-Bharuch section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
The 87-km-long Vadodara-Bharuch section having three packages was inaugurated at a public function in Gujarat’s Navsari.
These sections will connect major logistics hubs in Vadodara, resulting in significant economic development in Bharuch and Ankleshwar regions.
After inaugurating the Vadodara-Bharuch section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Prime Minister Modi posted on X: “Inauguration of the Vadodara-Bharuch section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway today marks a milestone in infrastructure development for Gujarat. This crucial stretch not only enhances connectivity between major economic hubs but also promises a smoother journey for several people.
Inauguration of the Vadodara-Bharuch section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway today marks a milestone in infrastructure development for Gujarat. This crucial stretch not only enhances connectivity between major economic hubs but also promises a smoother journey for several people. pic.twitter.com/KlmYDABB7d
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 22, 2024
According to a statement released on 21 February, building a strong road network across the state is one of the top priorities of the Gujarat government.
In this direction, the construction of three sections of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat has been completed.
The first package of 23 km from Padra to Vadodara, has been constructed at a cost of over Rs 4,300 crore. The second package, is about 32 km long from Sanpa to Padra, constructed at a cost of over Rs 3,200 crore. Meanwhile, the third section, stretching 31 km from Manubar to Sanpa, has been constructed at a cost exceeding Rs 2,400 crore.
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