HDK seeks Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s nod for ₹900 crore Mandya ring road project
The Hindu
Mr. Kumaraswamy explained that ₹550 crore would be required for land acquisition, and ₹350 crore for construction work, making a total of ₹900 crore necessary for the project.
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries and Mandya MP H. D. Kumaraswamy met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on March 20 in connection with the swift implementation of the Mandya Ring Road project.
During the meeting at Mr. Gadkari’s office in the Parliament building in New Delhi, Mr. Kumaraswamy informed him that the Mandya Urban Development Authority had prepared a DPR (Detailed Project Report) for the project. However, the estimated budget set by the authority was insufficient, he said and sought approval for a revised project cost of ₹950 crore to ensure its implementation, to which Mr. Gadkari responded positively.
Expressing gratitude to Mr. Gadkari, Mr. Kumaraswamy explained that ₹550 crore would be required for land acquisition, and ₹350 crore for construction work, making a total of ₹900 crore necessary for the project.
Mr Kumaraswamy said he has emphasised to the Minister that implementation of the ring road project would greatly benefit Mandya city’s growth and development.
“My dream is for Mandya city to be transformed into a leading urban centre with a well-structured transportation system. The ₹900 crore Mandya Ring Road will boost development,” he said.
Mr. Kumaraswamy said that he also discussed with Mr. Gadkari the upgradation of the national highway passing through the Melukote Assembly constituency in the district, between Jevargi and Chamarajanagar, from two lanes to four lanes.
He specifically requested approval to develop the 150A two-lane highway between Jevargi and Chamarajanagar into a four-lane highway from KM 597-560 to KM 606-670.
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