Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday, inaugurated 19 National Highway projects worth INR 1,407 crore in Haryana and Rajasthan.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Gadkari said that the construction of these projects will drive tourism, agriculture, industry and trade and increase employment in these states. Besides, it will save time and fuel and reduce pollution.
The construction of a U-turn near Ambience Mall will relieve the congestion on the Delhi-Gurugram border. Besides, the construction of various fly-overs on the Delhi-Jaipur highway will relieve traffic jams on the highway, he said.
With the construction of various major and minor bridges on NH-48, the adjoining areas will get rid of waterlogging, and people's travel will be smooth. In addition, Dharuhera city will get rid of jams due to the construction of the Dharuhera-Bhiwadi link road. Also, the minister added that the travel between Delhi - Jaipur will reduce with these projects.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Union Minister of State General V.K. Singh, and other officials were present on the occasion.