India, April 9 -- Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday announced a major new road project for Solapur which entails building a four-lane elevated corridor on National Highway (NH) 65 between old Pune Naka and Boramani Naka. The elevated road will be 9.66 kilometre long and Rs.966.24 crore has been approved for its construction. The elevated road will have six entry and exit ramps and a two-lane service road covering 9.52 kilometre.

Gadkari said that the elevated corridor will improve connectivity, make traffic flow smoother and safer, and help reduce traffic jams in the city. Officials believe it will also improve regional transportation and provide a long-term solution to Solapur's increasing traffic issues...