Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Centre Approves Rs 2,386 Crore Four-Lane Highway Upgrade in Rajasthan
The government of India has decided to build a bigger and better road in a state called Rajasthan.
This road will connect two cities, Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
Right now, some parts of the road are only two lanes, which means only one car can go in each direction.
The government is spending over Rs 2,000 crore to make these parts four lanes, so more cars can drive comfortably.
This will help people reach famous places like old forts and museums more easily.
It will also make the roads safer and cut down traffic jams in towns like Lalgarh Jattan and Pakka Saharna.
A minister named Nitin Gadkari announced the plan, and the chief minister of Rajasthan thanked him and the Prime Minister.
When the road is finished, traveling between the two cities will be much faster and safer.
The Centre approved Rs 2,386.08 crore to upgrade two National Highway sections in Rajasthan to four lanes with paved shoulders.
The project covers the Sadhuwali-Banwala section of NH-954 and the Banwala-Hanumangarh section of NH-54.
The upgrade aims to ease congestion in Lalgarh Jattan, Hanumangarh and Pakka Saharna by diverting traffic from populated areas.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the upgrade will deliver significant savings in travel time and improved road safety.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma welcomed the approval and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- Who
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, who thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Approval of a Rs 2,386.08 crore project to widen the Sadhuwali-Banwala section of NH-954 and the Banwala-Hanumangarh section of NH-54 to four lanes with paved shoulders.
- When
- Not specified in the provided articles.
- Where
- Rajasthan, along the corridor between Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
- Why
- To reduce congestion in populated areas, save travel time, improve road safety, and strengthen connectivity and tourism between the two districts.
- Project Cost
- Rs 2,386.08 crore
- Highways
- NH-954 (Sadhuwali-Banwala) and NH-54 (Banwala-Hanumangarh)
- Configuration
- Four lanes with paved shoulders
- Districts Connected
- Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh
- Approving Body
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- Towns Expected to See Less Congestion
- Lalgarh Jattan, Hanumangarh and Pakka Saharna
- Tourist Destinations in Sri Ganganagar
- Balaji Dham, Gauri Shankar Temple, Fort Rajwada
- Tourist Destinations in Hanumangarh
- Bhatner Fort, Brahmani Mata Temple, Kalibangan Museum