New Delhi

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two road projects entailing an investment of Rs 4,415.60 crore in Madhya Pradesh.

The projects are upgradation of the existing intermediate lane to two-lane with paved shoulder standard of Hiwarkhedi -Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy section of NH-347B and widening of existing two-lane to four-lane from Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section of NH-347B of length (108. 643 kms) in Madhya Pradesh on hybrid annuity mode at a cost of Rs 4,415.60 crore.

According to an official statement, the proposed upgradation of the Hiwarkhedi-Roshni-Ashapur-Rudhy and Deshgaon-Julwaniya Section will address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in built-up areas across Betul, Khandwa, Khargone & Barwani district.

An extended Greenfield Bypass of Khargone district of 16.20 km length will be developed as part of the instant project, it said. The statement said the project will increase average travel speeds, reduce travel time, and improve overall road safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle operating costs, thereby enhancing regional mobility and socio-economic development.

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The project will provide seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across Madhya Pradesh.

The upgraded corridor will enhance multi-modal integration by connecting with 06 PM Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes , 5 social nodes and 5 Logistic Nodes , thereby facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers across the region.