Chhattisgarh to cut ribbon for development projects of 4239 crore

Raipur, September 8: September 10 will witness something which will pave a way of development for the state of Chhattisgarh as the Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various National Highways projects worth Rs 4239 crore, at Dussehra Maidan, Charoda in Durg District in Chhattisgarh. 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.

The total density of National Highways (NHs) in Chhattisgarh is at 23.4 kms per 1000 square kms out of the total length of 3,168 kms in the State, the Central government has informed.

It may be recalled that Chhattisgarh had been already inviting private investors to set up manufacturing clusters for taking advantage of five sea ports within its 600 km reach from the State.