Centre sanctions ₹22 crore for road infrastructure development in Kodagu district
The Central government has approved ₹22 crore in funding under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund for improving three state highways in Karnataka's Kodagu district. The allocation targets key stretches in Somwarpet, Madikeri, and Virajpet taluks, with funds distributed as ₹10 crore for Madikeri-Kutta highway, ₹6 crore for Kodlipet-Hebbale road, and ₹6 crore for Talacauvery road. The infrastructure improvements are expected to enhance connectivity for residents, farmers, students, businesses, and tourists while supporting the region's coffee and spice production.
The Centre has sanctioned ₹22 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRF) for road infrastructure development in Kodagu district, Karnataka, as announced by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. The funding is distributed across three state highways: ₹10 crore for improvements to the Madikeri-Kutta State Highway (SH-89), ₹6 crore for the Kodlipet-Hebbale Road (SH-244) in Somwarpet taluk, and ₹6 crore for upgrades to the Talacauvery Road (SH-90) in Virajpet taluk. Specific project stretches have been identified, including sections of SH-244 between 16.70 km and 30.00 km connecting several villages, and portions of Talacauvery Road between 51.00 km and 61.00 km. The MP credited Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and the Government of India for addressing long-pending infrastructure needs in the tourism-dependent district. The improvements are expected to enhance road safety, travel comfort, and transport efficiency while supporting tourism, agricultural produce movement, and local economic activity in this major coffee and spice-producing region.
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