Centre Sanctions Rs 508.66 Crore for NH-14 and NH-114 Upgrade in Birbhum

The Centre has approved Rs 508.66 crore for strengthening and selective widening of stretches of NH-14 and NH-114 in Birbhum district of West Bengal, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced.

The project covers 91.90 km of NH-14 from Bhimgarh to Nalhati via Mallarpur and 56.40 km of NH-114 from Surul village to Mallarpur.

According to the Centre, the upgraded corridors are expected to improve road safety, ease congestion, reduce travel time and facilitate smoother movement of people and goods. The project is also intended to strengthen connectivity between villages, towns and key economic centres.

The investment is expected to support regional trade, local businesses and economic activity while improving travel conditions for commuters and freight operators.

Sources: The Wall, Times of India, Economic Times