Gadkari announces Rs 508.66 crore for Bengal highway upgrades
In short
Nitin Gadkari has announced Rs 508.66 crore for road work in West Bengal.
The project covers 91.90 km of NH-14 and 56.40 km of NH-114 in Birbhum district. It is meant to improve safety, cut traffic, and make travel easier, but the start date is not given.
What the reporting says
Nitin Gadkari has announced Rs 508.66 crore for strengthening and selective widening of NH-14 and NH-114 in West Bengal's Birbhum district, according to the summary. The project covers 91.90 km of NH-14 and 56.40 km of NH-114, with upgrades aimed at improving road safety, reducing congestion and travel time, and strengthening connectivity for commuters and freight movement. It is not stated when the work will start or finish.
Why it matters
Nitin Gadkari has announced Rs 508.66 crore for strengthening and widening parts of NH-14 and NH-114 in West Bengal's Birbhum district. The reported scope is 91.90 km on NH-14 and 56.40 km on NH-114. The source says the goal is safer, faster movement for commuters and freight, but does not state the implementation timeline or contractor details.