154 km highway stretch to be modernised in Maharashtra

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Rs 3,320.38 crore to upgrade the 154.63 km Ghoti–Trimbak–Palghar section of National Highway 160A.

Officials said the project will improve connectivity between Nashik’s industrial areas and coastal regions, reported The Times of India.

The upgrade is expected to reduce congestion and strengthen freight movement under the PM GatiShakti plan.

The project is estimated to generate around 44.84 lakh person-days of employment during its execution.