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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inspects highway quality and maintenance in New Delhi
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 08:03 AM
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visited New Delhi to assess the progress of quality and maintenance work on several national highways, emphasizing timely completion and safety standards.
New Delhi, August 27 — Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, conducted an on‑site review of the quality and maintenance status of multiple highways in the capital. The minister toured selected stretches, interacting with project officials and contractors to gauge the pace of ongoing repairs and upgrades.
During the visit, Gadkari highlighted the government's focus on enhancing road durability and user safety, urging teams to adhere to prescribed standards and timelines. He also asked for swift resolution of any bottlenecks that could delay the completion of pending works.
The inspection forms part of a broader effort by the Ministry to monitor infrastructure projects across the country, ensuring that allocated funds translate into tangible improvements for commuters.
Officials said the review will feed into periodic performance reports, which guide future budgeting and policy decisions for the national highway network.
The minister is scheduled to meet senior officials later today to discuss the findings and outline corrective actions where needed.
During the visit, Gadkari highlighted the government's focus on enhancing road durability and user safety, urging teams to adhere to prescribed standards and timelines. He also asked for swift resolution of any bottlenecks that could delay the completion of pending works.
The inspection forms part of a broader effort by the Ministry to monitor infrastructure projects across the country, ensuring that allocated funds translate into tangible improvements for commuters.
Officials said the review will feed into periodic performance reports, which guide future budgeting and policy decisions for the national highway network.
The minister is scheduled to meet senior officials later today to discuss the findings and outline corrective actions where needed.