PANJIM: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced that his ministry has approved Rs 310.92 crore for land acquisition to construct Cuncolim Bypass.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gadkari said, “In Goa, an allocation of Rs 310.92 crore has been approved for land acquisition to construct the Cuncolim Bypass from Uskinibandh-Cuncolim to Bendordem.”
He said spanning 8.33-km on NH-66 in South Goa district, the initiative under the Annual Plan 2023-24 aims to expedite the completion of the Mumbai to Kanyakumari Economic Corridor.
“The bypass addresses congestion and accidents in Cuncolim town, providing improved connectivity to tourist destinations, South Goa District Headquarter and the capital city of Panjim. This development anticipates enhanced service levels, considerable socio-economic benefits, reduced vehicle operating cost and decreased travel time,” Gadkari stated.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant thanked Gadkari for approving the allocation of the funds.
“I thank Union Cabinet under PM Shri @narendramodi ji & Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji for approving ₹ 310.92 Cr for the construction of Cuncolim bypass from Cuncolim to Bendordem.
Goa continues to receive unparalleled support from Modi Govt for National Highway development,” the Chief Minister tweeted.
