Today, Nitin Gadkari- the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated as many as 10 National Highway projects in Solapur, Maharashtra. These NH projects of 292 kilometres are worth Rs 8,181 crore. Speaking at the event, Gadkari said these NH projects, which have the potential to bring the district of Solapur and its environs into the mainstream of the country, will be crucial for the development and well-being of the people of Solapur. According to him, these road projects will help in streamlining the traffic in the city as well as reducing the incidence of road accidents and pollution. Besides, it will be easier to connect the district’s rural areas with the city, he added.
