Shri Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates and lays foundation stone for 18 National Highway Projects with a total investment of Rs 6,168 crore in Shivamogga , Karnataka

📍 𝓢𝓱𝓲𝓿𝓪𝓶𝓸𝓰𝓰𝓪, 𝓚𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓪 | Live from Inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of 18 NH🛣️ projects worth ₹6168 Cr. #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti #BuildingTheNation
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— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 22, 2024

The Bhanapur Gaddanakeri Section significantly improves access to historic sites like Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakallu, and Badami, enhancing connectivity to Bellary and Hospet’s mining and industrial hubs. The Ankola-Gooty Section, through Hubballi City, links to North Karnataka’s largest APMC and Shri Siddarudha Math pilgrimage site. The Arabail to Idagundi Section strengthens connectivity to Karwar and Mangaluru ports.

शिमोगा, कर्नाटक में ₹6168 करोड़ की लागत वाली 18 राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग🛣 परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण और शिलान्यास।#PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti #BuildingTheNation pic.twitter.com/Il0AEnQYkZ

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 22, 2024

The Maharashtra Border to Vijayapur section stimulates Kalyana Karnataka’s industrial growth, connecting Vijayapur’s sugar industries and Miriyan, Chincholi, and Kalaburgi’s cement belt. Bellary Bypass eases congestion, and the Bellary to Byrapura section boosts interstate connectivity. Mudigere to Chikkamagaluru uplifts Malnad’s agriculture and pilgrimage sites.