Kumaraswamy meets Nitin Gadkari to discuss pending highway projects in Karnataka, seeks widening of Mandya bypass road

New Delhi: Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said that Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari assured him regarding early implementation of several pending road projects in Southern Karnataka including  widening of the Mandya bypass road.  

Kumaraswamy, who met Gadkari to discuss state road projects here, said that he has submitted a memorandum about over ten proposals aimed at accelerating highway development in the state.

"Gadkari assured immediate personal attention to some of these projects," Kumaraswamy said.

Kumaraswamy held detailed discussions with Gadkari about road development in districts such as Mandya, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Chamarajanagar, and Mysuru, a statement said. 

"The Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport responded positively to our requests and assured close attention to all proposed projects," Kumaraswamy stated.  

Kumaraswamy highlighted the deteriorating condition of the Mandya bypass road, which has become hazardous for motorists, especially at night due to potholes and uneven surfaces. Kumaraswamy urged Gadkari to prioritize these issues, the statement said. 

The minister also discussed the development of roads along Pandavapura town and Kirangoor under the Jevargi-Chamarajanagar National Highway (NH-150A).  

Kumaraswamy drew the attention of Gadkari about long pending projects, including Andhra Pradesh-Kuppam-Bangarpet-Kolar-Chintamani route, Chintamani Gajanana Circle-Chelur stretch, onnectivity between Hoskote-H Cross-Chintamani via NH-69 and NH-75 and development of Hoskote-Gownipalli-Srinivaspura roads linking NH-75 through NH-42 and sought early implementation, the statement said.