Nitin Gadkari sanctions Rs 343.74 Cr for expansion of Mangalore-Mudigere-Tumkur section of NH-73 in Karnataka

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a post said in Karnataka, an allocation of Rs 343.74 Crore has been sanctioned for the expansion of the Mangalore-Mudigere-Tumkur section of NH-73, transforming it into a 2-lane road with paved shoulders.

Shri Gadkari said the project, spanning 10.8 km, is slated for execution under the EPC mode. Negotiating challenging hilly and mountainous landscapes, particularly the Charmadi Ghat, this initiative is poised to substantially enhance connectivity in the region.