Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated seven National Highway Projects costing Rs 5569 crores in Aurangabad district, which is one of Maharashtra’s main industrial and educational centres.
“The development of tourism centres in Aurangabad, which is a key tourist attraction in Maharashtra, is dependent on city road transportation,” the minister said.
He further said that the growth of Aurangabad district, as well as transportation, would gain momentum by the building of these national highway projects. Moreover, the projects will help improve the city’s traffic, minimising accidents and pollution in the district.
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The highways will also connect rural parts to the city
The government has undertaken initiatives to address the water issue in Aurangabad area through road developments. Gadkari said that many ponds have been built along the lines of the Buldhana pattern, and mud and stones have been employed in the construction of roadways, according to him.
(With inputs from PIB)
