Archive · 19 May 2025
Centre Approves Navalgund Bypass Project for Traffic Relief
Imagine a new road is being built so cars and trucks don't have to drive through a town called Navalgund.
The government approved this project.
The new road, called a bypass, will be about 10.5 kilometers long and cost a lot of money.
Right now, all the vehicles on a big road have to go through Navalgund, which causes traffic jams.
This new bypass will help vehicles go around the town more quickly.
A local politician helped get the project approved.
Planners even talked to people living nearby before planning the new road.
The Central government approved a bypass project near Navalgund in Dharwad district.
The 10.5 km bypass will cost Rs 327 crore.
The bypass aims to ease traffic congestion in Navalgund town.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi advocated for the project's approval.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared after local consultations.
- Who
- The Central government
- What
- Approved a bypass project on Hubballi-Sholapur highway.
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Navalgund, Dharwad district
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion in Navalgund town.
- Location
- Navalgund, Dharwad district
- Bypass Length
- 10.5 km
- Project Cost
- Rs 327 crore
- Highway
- Hubballi-Sholapur highway
- MP
- Pralhad Joshi