Panaji: Enhancing modern road connectivity in Goa, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari dedicated to the nation a 6-lane access-controlled road with elevated viaducts from Manohar International Airport to Dhargal on NH-166S in Goa on July 11, 2024.
The ceremony was presided over by Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant in the presence of Union MoS, Shripad Naiki, MP Rajya Sabha, Sadanand Tanavade, MLAs, and senior officials.
The 7 km project, costing ₹1183 crore, promises to significantly improve connectivity to Manohar International Airport, facilitating faster and hassle-free travel. This development is expected to enhance tourism activities and provide a boost to multi-modal connectivity, thereby reducing logistics costs.
Additionally, it aims to ensure smoother and safer traffic movement, leading to savings in fuel consumption and travel time. Ultimately, the project is poised to stimulate overall socio-economic growth in the region, creating a positive impact on the local economy and the quality of life for residents.
Nitin Gadkari also announced the construction of a 45 km long bypass from Wadgaon to the Karnataka border at a cost of ₹3500 crore in Goa today. Additionally, we will undertake the 4-laning of the Panaji-Belgaum section of NH-748. This project spans 52 km and will cost ₹4000 crore, he added. /BI
