Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, today reviewed the quality, maintenance, and progress of National Highway projects covering 3,245 km in Jharkhand and 4,026 km in Uttarakhand during separate review meetings held in New Delhi.
The reviews were undertaken based on feedback received through media reports, social media platforms. Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Ajay Tamta, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and project contractors was also present during the review.
During the reviews, Shri Gadkari emphasised the need for timely execution of maintenance works, strict adherence to the highest quality standards and wider adoption of modern construction technologies to develop sustainable and efficient highway infrastructure. He directed all stakeholders to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring and improve riding quality to ensure seamless connectivity across key corridors.
The Union Minister further instructed officials to undertake comprehensive preparedness for the upcoming monsoon through effective drainage management, slope protection measures, preventive maintenance and robust quick-response mechanisms. He stressed that timely intervention and coordinated action are essential to minimise disruptions, ensure commuter safety and enhance the long-term durability and resilience of National Highway infrastructure.
