Nitin Gadkari Lays Foundation Stone For Three National Highway Projects In Madhya Pradesh To Boost Road Safety, Connectivity

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for three major National Highway (NH) projects in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday (24 August).

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said the projects aim to reduce travel time, ease congestion, improve road safety, and enhance regional connectivity, in a post on X.

The first project involves the four-laning of the 17.87 km Amazhar–Barela Road (Jabalpur Ring Road). According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the project completes the final stretch of the Jabalpur Ring Road, reduces the entry of heavy vehicles into the city, lowers accident risks, and provides better connectivity for vehicles from Amarkantak to other NHs.

The second project focuses on the construction of seven underpasses along the Rewa–Maihar–Katni section of NH-30. These underpasses, to be built at key locations including Amarpatan–Satna Link Road, Maihar City Entry, and Sleemnabad Junction, will improve safety on the existing four-lane stretch and introduce long-term safety features such as service roads and median barriers.

The third project covers the construction of six flyovers and underpasses on the Katni–Jabalpur–Lakhnadon section of NH-30/34. NHAI stated that the project will enhance safety by adding underpasses, service roads, and realignments. Major works include interventions at Barna Tiraha, Sihora Bypass Junction, Panagar Bypass, and realignment of the Ramanupr Valley to reduce accident-prone stretches.

The Ministry said these projects, under the 'Pragati Ka Highway' initiative, are expected to provide safer, faster, and smoother travel for commuters and commercial traffic in Madhya Pradesh.

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