Total length of national highways reviewed: 12,260 kilometers
Andhra Pradesh national highway length: 8,512 kilometers
West Bengal national highway length: 3,748 kilometers
Review based on suggestions received through media and social media
Meeting attended by Union Minister of State Shri Harsh Malhotra
Senior officials from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) were present
Project contractors were also present at the meeting
Emphasis on accelerating ground-level implementation
Need to strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms
Focus on increasing asset lifespan and improving travel quality
Directive to adopt modern construction methods for seamless connectivity
Emphasis on adopting advanced technologies for sustainable and efficient highways
Comprehensive measures ordered for monsoon preparedness including:
Effective drainage management
Slope protection works
Quick response systems to minimize disruptions
Ensuring passenger safety
Key aspects discussed regarding highway quality and maintenance:
RE (Retaining Earth) walls
Safety audits
Road indicators
Plantation and landscaping
Precast construction
Black spot improvement
Expansion joints
Appropriate starting and ending points of projects
Material compliance
Directive to all stakeholders for time-bound implementation of corrective measures
Requirement to comply with prescribed quality standards
