Extracted Data Points

  • Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed quality and maintenance progress of National Highway projects
  • Total length reviewed: 12,260 km across two states
  • Andhra Pradesh: 8,512 km of National Highways
  • West Bengal: 3,748 km of National Highways
  • Review based on inputs received through media and social media
  • Meeting held in New Delhi
  • Attendees included Union Minister of State Shri Harsh Malhotra
  • Senior officials from MoRTH, NHAI, NHIDCL and project contractors attended
  • Emphasis on accelerating on-ground execution
  • Need to strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms
  • Adoption of modern construction practices to enhance asset life
  • Focus on improving riding quality and ensuring seamless connectivity
  • Adoption of advanced technologies for sustainable and efficient highways
  • Directed comprehensive monsoon preparedness measures
  • Specific measures include effective drainage management
  • Slope protection works required
  • Quick-response systems to minimize disruptions
  • Ensure commuter safety
  • Detailed discussions held on key aspects including:
  • RE walls
  • Safety audits
  • Road signage
  • Plantation and landscaping
  • Precast construction
  • Black spot rectification
  • Expansion joints
  • Logical project termini
  • Material compliance
  • Directed stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of corrective measures
  • Required adherence to prescribed quality standards