Jul 5, 2024
Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the Greenfield Corridor between Bengaluru and Chennai and the Bengaluru Satellite Township Ring Road (STRR) project will be inaugurated by December 2024, with the aim of reducing Bengaluru's traffic congestion.
Image Source: TNN
The STRR project, valued at Rs 17,000 crore, is expected to be completed a year ahead of schedule and will connect the peripheries of Bengaluru, potentially reducing traffic within the city by 30%.
Image Source: TNN
The Bengaluru-Chennai greenfield corridor, worth Rs 17,930 crore, was announced in 2018 and has been in development for six years. Gadkari stated that it will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will reduce travel time between the two cities to just two hours.
Image Source: TNN
Karnataka has received Rs 3.5 lakh crore worth of road transport works in the last decade, with every MP from the state receiving funding for their projects.
Image Source: TNN
Nitin Gadkari expressed concern over the delay in many road projects due to environment and forest clearances, urging the state government to expedite the process.
Image Source: TNN
Nitin Gadkari emphasized the BJP's commitment to justice and equality for all castes and communities, while accusing the opposition of engaging in appeasement politics.
Image Source: TNN
Thanks For Reading!
Read Next