Nitin Gadkari, India's road and transport minister, attends a demonstration flight event for a Quest Aircraft Co. amphibious Kodiak plane, operated by SpiceJet Ltd., in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. SpiceJet, an Indian budget carrier that's seen its stock zoom 10-fold in three years, wants to open up the third-biggest aviation market even more by targeting the billion Indians whove never flown before, either because they can't afford it or because they dont live near a functioning airport. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, took to social media to announce a significant allocation of Rs. 718.26 crore for the widening and strengthening of the Daringbadi Ghat section on National Highway-59 in Odisha. The project, encompassing Kandhamal and Ganjam districts, falls under the Annual Plan for the fiscal year 2023-24, covering a total distance of 26.96 km.
Gadkari emphasized the challenges faced by the current narrow carriageway and suboptimal geometrics of the Daringbadi Ghat segment on National Highway-59. These issues often lead to long-route vehicles from western Odisha bypassing the highway. Recognizing the significance of Daringbadi as a prominent tourist destination, especially during the winter season, Gadkari highlighted that the proposed enhancement of this stretch aims to elevate highway standards, enhance safety measures, and ensure all-weather connectivity along National Highway-59.
The allocated funds are earmarked for the comprehensive development of the Daringbadi Ghat section, addressing infrastructural deficiencies and creating a more robust and efficient road network.
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