Gadkari sanctions Rs 343.74 Crore for the expansion of the Mangaluru-Mudigere-Tumakuru section of NH-73
New Delhi, Jan 19, 2024: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in a post said in Karnataka, an allocation of Rs 343.74 Crore has been sanctioned for the expansion of the Mangaluru-Mudigere-Tumakuru section of NH-73, transforming it into a 2-lane road with paved shoulders.
Gadkari said the project, spanning 10.8 km, is slated for execution under the EPC mode. Negotiating challenging hilly and mountainous landscapes, particularly the Charmadi Ghat, this initiative is poised to substantially enhance connectivity in the region.
