New Delhi, 14 February (H.S.): The Central Government has approved three critical road infrastructure projects linked to Telangana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra to bolster national highway networks. These initiatives, collectively valued at approximately ₹11,000 crore, are poised to invigorate economic activities in the respective states.

Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) granted approval to these road transport proposals on Friday, February 13, 2026. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision during a press conference at the National Media Centre on Saturday.

The first project entails widening National Highway-167 (NH-167) from Gudebelur (corrected spelling: Gudebellur) to Mahbubnagar along the Hyderabad-Panaji Economic Corridor to a four-lane configuration. Spanning 80.01 kilometers, it carries an estimated cost of ₹3,175.08 crore.

In Gujarat, the upgrade targets sections of NH-56, specifically Dhamasiya-Bitada/Movi and Nasarpur-Malotha, converting them to four lanes. This 107.67-kilometer stretch demands a capital investment of ₹4,583.64 crore, enhancing connectivity to major expressways.

Maharashtra's project focuses on rehabilitating and upgrading the Ghoti-Trimbak (Mokhada)-Jawhar-Manor-Palghar section of NH-160A to a two/four-lane standard with paved shoulders. Covering 154.635 kilometers, the total capital cost stands at ₹3,320.38 crore.

Authorities anticipate these developments will generate employment, slash travel times, and propel economic growth by integrating key logistics and industrial hubs.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar