Centre Sanctions ₹15 Crore for Agumbe Ghat Road Safety and Strengthening
The Centre has sanctioned ₹15 crore to strengthen damaged sections of Agumbe Ghat on National Highway 169A in Karnataka, including erecting crash guards and repairing curves. The ghat, which connects coastal Karnataka to Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts, has experienced increased traffic congestion and safety concerns. The funding addresses immediate safety needs while longer-term solutions such as a tunnel road or four-lane widening are being evaluated through a detailed project report.
Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas Poojary announced that the Centre has approved ₹15 crore for road and curve strengthening work on Agumbe Ghat along NH 169A. The National Highways division of Karnataka's Public Works Department will erect guard rails for 1,000 meters where they have been damaged. The inspection on June 9 revealed increased vehicular movement and traffic congestion on the stretch, partly attributed to the closure of nearby Hulikal Ghat. Officials warned that unrestricted movement of heavy goods vehicles transporting building materials poses risks of further landslips, particularly during monsoon season. Longer-term solutions, including a proposed tunnel road or four-lane widening, are being evaluated through a detailed project report, with tenders invited to prepare feasibility studies.
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The article does not specify the timeline for completion of the ₹15 crore project or when the detailed project report for longer-term solutions is expected to be finalized.
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Centre sanctions ₹15 crore to strengthen damaged stretches of Agumbe Ghat, says Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas Poojary
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