Shivamogga, Karnataka: In a move that’s set to pave the way for progress, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari turned the soil and cut the ribbons for 18 gleaming National Highway Projects in Shivamogga, Karnataka, on February 22, injecting a massive ₹6,168 crore into the state’s infrastructure veins.
The projects, including the Bhanapur Gaddanakeri Section, are not just roads but lifelines connecting the dots of history and economy. This section is a golden ticket to the past, enhancing access to historical jewels like Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakallu, and Badami, while also weaving in the industrial might of Bellary and Hospet.
The Ankola-Gooty Section, slithering through Hubballi City, is more than a stretch of asphalt; it’s a corridor to North Karnataka’s bustling APMC and the revered Siddarudha Math pilgrimage site. Meanwhile, the Arabail to Idagundi Section is no less than an artery, pumping enhanced connectivity to the vital ports of Karwar and Mangaluru.
And there’s more! The Maharashtra Border to Vijayapur section isn’t just a road; it’s a catalyst for industrial renaissance in Kalyana Karnataka, linking the sweet spots of Vijayapur’s sugar industries and the robust cement belt of Miriyan, Chincholi, and Kalaburgi.
The Bellary Bypass promises to be a balm for the traffic-troubled, while the Bellary to Byrapura stretch is set to become an interstate superstar, bolstering connectivity. Last but not least, the Mudigere to Chikkamagaluru section is poised to uplift Malnad’s agricultural heart and its spiritual soul, spotlighting its pilgrimage sites.
In a nutshell, it’s not just tarmac that’s being laid; it’s the foundation for a more connected, prosperous Karnataka. Gadkari’s highway bonanza is a roadmap to the future, and Shivamogga’s on the expressway to development!
