Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that the detailed project report (DPR) for tunnel proposed along Shiradi Ghat stretch is ready and tenders would be floated for the work in the next phase.
The minister was speaking after laying foundation for the six-lane bridge across Phalguni River at Kuloor and launching work on development of Ghat roads and highways in Karnataka virtually.
The land acquisition for the Rs 10,000-crore project is in progress. A 23.06-km tunnel will be constructed under the project. The tenders will be floated for the project after acquiring lands.
