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₹158.81 crore additional work to be taken up on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief MInister Siddaramaiah has allocated more funds to improve facilities in the 119 km Bengaluru Mysuru expressway.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Work to form approache roads and ramps for flyover on NH45 at Paranur begins

Work on two flyovers across railway track at Paranur, Chengalpattu (NH45/NH32) has begun. NHAI forming approaches; two bridges of two lanes each. Cost of forming approaches ₹15 cr, shared by railways & NHAI. Work to be completed in 1 year; contractor to maintain for 5 yrs. Widening NH45 to 8…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

AI-based cameras deployed on expressway to capture overspeeding: Alok Kumar

ADGP Alok Kumar inspected Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, found AI-based cameras deployed on trial basis to capture overspeeding. Speed limits displayed, violators to be booked & penalised. Pamphlets & announcements to be made on traffic rules & lane discipline. NHAI to be held accountable for any major mishap. KSRTC buses & trucks…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Two-wheelers, autorickshaws banned on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway from August 1

NHAI took the decision in view of the vulnerability of slow-moving vehicles, and associated speed differentials, and compromise of road safety.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

NHAI begins planting of coconut palm saplings along East Coast Road

NHAI begins planting 22,500 palm saplings along ECR for road-widening project. 600 saplings already planted; 40,000 to be planted in first package, 45,500 in second. NHAI ties up with Forest dept. for procuring and planting saplings. Palar bridge to retain greenery with bypass construction.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Expert committee to conduct safety inspection of Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway

NHAI forms 3-member panel to inspect Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway. Committee to submit report in 10 days. Aim is to ensure safety of motorists & install speed cameras. Follows inspection by ADGP Traffic & Road Safety & MP Sumalatha's plea to NHAI to complete pending works.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Mysuru-Kushalnagar four-lane highway work to start in September, says MP

MP Pratap Simha said the 92-km Mysuru-Kushalnagar Highway project costing ₹4,130 crore is expected to be completed by Dec 2024. Preparations underway for project launch, incl. clearances from authorities. Crop relief given to land holders; blueprint to be submitted to authorities by July 30. Works to be done in different…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

DISHA urges NHAI to issue 3D notification of NH 744

District Development coordination and Monitoring committee will ask the National Highways Authority of India to issue the 3D notification of National Highway 744 and take urgent steps to disburse compensation for the landowners

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Kulur-Baikampady stretch of NH 66 has become death trap, rue citizens

Citizens allege 5km stretch of NH 66 b/w Kulur & Baikampady is "Highway to Death" due to potholes & craters. NHAI has remained mute spectator. Residents blame NHAI for not addressing rainwater stagnation & poor road condition. Citizens to launch agitation if NHAI doesn't fix potholes & craters.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

NHAI to install landslip detection system on Gap Road stretch

NHAI plans to introduce a cost-effective landslip detection system on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar. Censors will be installed inside rocks to alert the DDMA office of any movement. Lights and warning sounds will be activated on the stretch to evacuate people. NHAI has…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023