PANAJI
In what will be a major benefit to motorists along the Panaji-Belgaum highway via Khanapur, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a Letter of Award (LOA) for development of National Highway 4A in Karnataka.
The four-laning of Belgaum“Khanapur section of about 30 kms has been awarded to Ashoka Concessions Limited on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a cost of Rs 892.16 crore, states a PIB press note.
The two-laning of about 52 kms of the highway on Karnataka-Goa border with paved shoulder has been awarded to Dilip Buildcon Limited on EPC Mode at a cost of Rs 503.22 crore.
This section of NH-4A is an existing flexible pavement connecting Belgaum and Panaji passing through the settlements of Khanapur, Gunji and Ramnagar.
Work includes construction of two major and six minor bridges, and five ROBs, for free movement of traffic in major cross roads and reduce conflicts. Two bypasses have also been proposed on the stretch.
Keeping in view the safety of road users, all major intersections have been provided with 21 Vehicular Underpasses/Vehicular Overpasses/ Light Vehicular Underpasses etc. The project also provides four bus shelters.
The concession period of the projects is 17.5 years, including construction period of 2.5 years.
