Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stone of 11 NH projects worth ₹5600 crore in Rajasthan

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₹5600 crore in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. The ceremony marked the inauguration of four NH projects, spanning a total length of 219 km and costing ₹3,775 crore. The 6-laning project from Kishangarh to Gulbapura section on National Highway 48 aims to bolster the economic and social development of Ajmer and Bhilwara districts.

Furthermore, the 6-laning of Gulabpura to Chittorgarh section will strengthen connectivity between Udaipur, Jaipur, and Kota regions, benefiting Bhilwara and Chittorgarh districts. Additionally, the construction of a 4-lane Railway Over Bridge (ROB) on National Highway 162A at Fatehnagar will alleviate traffic congestion at the railway crossing. The event also witnessed the inauguration of a high-level bridge on the Chambal River in Mandrayal under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).

This bridge will enhance connectivity between Mandrayal in Rajasthan and Sabalgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Foundation stone for seven projects with a cumulative cost of ₹1850 crore and spanning a total length of 221 km, was laid during the ceremony. These projects include the development of direct connectivity from the revered religious site Nathdwara to Udaipur airport.

The construction of the Pratapgarh bypass is expected to alleviate traffic congestion within the city, while the road from Raas to Biaora will facilitate smoother movement of vehicles towards Bhilwara. Furthermore, the tribal areas of Dungarpur, Udaipur, and Banswara will witness improved connectivity, and the construction of bypasses in Sangwara and Garhi will reduce the distance between Dungarpur and Banswara by 10 km. Thirteen animal underpasses will also be constructed in the Todgarh Wildlife Sanctuary on the Beawar-Gomti road to safeguard