Puducherry is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation with NH projects worth ₹2,000 Crore
Puducherry is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation with several National Highway (NH) projects aimed at easing traffic and boosting connectivity. Here's a breakdown of the key developments: Major Projects Unveiled Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹2,000 crore, including: - ₹436 crore Elevated Corridor: A 4-km stretch between Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square on NH-32. This corridor is expected to handle 60,000 PCUs (Passenger Car Units) daily, significantly reducing congestion. - ₹25 crore East Coast Road Upgrade: A 14-km stretch under NH-332A is being improved to enhance coastal connectivity. - ₹1,588 crore Four-Lane Highway: The newly completed 38-km Puducherry–Poondiyankuppam section of NH-32 will streamline long-distance travel and trade routes. - ₹650 crore Road Corridor: A partly elevated road from Natesan Nagar to Mullodai junction, including a four-lane section from Ariankuppam to Mullodai, is also in the pipeline. Impact on Mobility These projects are designed to: - Reduce travel time and congestion - Improve trade and logistics efficiency - Enhance regional connectivity across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
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