NHAI to develop 600 world-class wayside amenities in next 5 years
The Central road making agency NHAI on Wednesday said it will develop more than 600 world-class wayside amenities for commuters along national highways in the next five years. As per plan, wayside amenities will be developed every 30-50 km on current and upcoming highways and expressways. The amenities will also promote the local economy by generating employment opportunities and help local people to market their unique produce/ handicrafts at village haats.
The amenities will include numerous facilities for passengers such as fuel stations, electric charging facilities, food courts, retail shops, bank ATMs, toilets with shower facility, children play areas, clinics, village haat for local handicrafts, among others.
