Gadkari Reviews 12,260 km National Highway Quality
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1st Jun 2026
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