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Gadkari inaugurates & lays foundation for 22 NH projects worth Rs 4,000 Cr

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Mysuru: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 22 National Highway projects, spanning 268 Km and valued at over Rs 4,000 Crore here. Notably, initiatives like the Huliyar-KB cross-Chunchanahalli-Nelligere Road aims to enhance connectivity between Mysuru and North Karnataka, while the Mysuru Ring Road, … Read more

‘Heavy Duty’: MoRTH May Soon Charge Toll on National Highways Based on Vehicle Weight

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Overloaded vehicles and those with loads protruding/hanging are a traffic hazard, risking accidents for themselves and other road users. Representational image/Reuters A parliamentary standing committee recommended that the implementation of a weigh-in-motion system to issue automated challans/penalties would eliminate the possible collusion of corrupt officials with heavy vehicle owners and help curb the menace of … Read more