New Delhi, March 18 -- In a major push to strengthen road infrastructure and regional connectivity, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the construction of a four-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of Rs.6,969.04 crore.
The 101.515-km project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while briefing the media on the Cabinet's decisions.
"The project will significantly improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance road safety in the region," Vaishnav said, noting that the upgraded corridor is expected to cut travel time between Barabanki and Bahraich to about one hour.
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