‘Dil Chahta Hai’ inspired Mumbai to Goa road trip with friends has been on everyone’s bucket list. And soon, the road to travel from Mumbai to Goa will be smoother, hassle-free and convenient. This is thanks to the Mumbai-Goa highway announcement made by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. Read on to know more.
Mumbai- Goa Highway To Be Ready Within One Year
According to India Today, Nitin Gadkari announced that the Mumbai-Goa highway will be completed within the next year. At the inauguration of three national highway projects, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Gadkari stated that the work for the highway was delayed as permission needed to be obtained from the railway and forest departments. He revealed that Mumbai-Goa is the heartbeat of the region. So, the government assured to complete the highway work within one year.
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Inauguration and Foundation stone laying ceremony of 4 NH projects worth Rs 1466 Cr in Raigad. #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti https://t.co/lATmRqLV6I
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 3, 2022
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Light & Sound Shows To Come Up At Forts
The highway will not only exist between Mumbai and Goa but shall also extend to Mangalore. Nitin Gadkari further threw light on tourism projects in the Konkan region. He revealed that the government shall fulfil all proposals for ropeways in the states for forts. He also suggested organising a light and sound show at forts in the region to welcome more tourists. Meanwhile, here’s a video of Chief Editor Kamiya Jani going on a road trip during the pandemic.