NEW DELHI: India’s Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various National Highways projects worth Rs 4239 crore in Chhattisgarh next Monday, the 10th of this month at Dussehra Maidan, Charoda in Durg District in Chattisgarh. Chief Minister of the State Dr Raman Singh will preside over the functions.
The Minister will lay the foundation stone of 92 kilometre Raipur – Durg Bypass on NH 53 which will cost Rs 2281 crore, while four flyovers on this section will be built at the cost of Rs 349 crore.
Gadkari will dedicate to the nation 150 kilometre long Aarang – Saraipali Road on NH 53 which has been built at the cost of Rs 1472 crore and widening of 27 kilometre Raipur – Durg Road on NH 53 at a cost of Rs 48 crore.