Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways begins the construction of 6-Lane access-controlled road with elevated viaducts from Manohar International Airport to Dhargal on NH-166S in Goa on 11th July, 2024, informed Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, PIB.
The ceremony was presided over by Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa, in the presence of Union MoS, Shripad Naiki, MP Rajya Sabha, Sadanand Tanavade , MLAs, and senior officials.
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The Ministry stated that the 7 km project, costing ₹1183 crore, promises to significantly improve connectivity to Manohar International Airport, facilitating faster and hassle-free travel. This development is expected to enhance tourism activities and provide a boost to multi-modal connectivity, thereby reducing logistics costs.
The objective of the project is to promote safer and smoother traffic movement resulting in reduced fuel consumption and travel time “Ultimately, the project is poised to stimulate overall socio-economic growth in the region, creating a positive impact on the local economy and the quality of life for residents,” stated the Ministry.
Nitin Gadkari also announced the construction of a 45 km long bypass from Wadgaon to the Karnataka border at a cost of ₹3500 crore in Goa today. “Additionally, we will undertake the 4-laning of the Panaji-Belgaum section of NH-748. This project spans 52 km and will cost ₹4000 crore,” he added.
