MARGAO-CUNCOLIM HIGHWAY EXPANSION

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari  announced that an amount of Rs 747 crore has been sanctioned for the 4-laning of a 7.24 km stretch from Margao Bypass to Cuncolim on NH-66. 

The project, to be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), will include the construction of a 4.45 km six-lane flyover aimed at alleviating congestion in urban areas.

Gadkari took on X to say that the project is part of the larger Mumbai–Kanyakumari 4/6 lane corridor, and is significant in connecting Margao and Cuncolim in South Goa. 

It also serves as a key route for intra-state traffic coming from Karnataka and Maharashtra. The road passes through several vital locations including Navelim, Dramapur, Sirlim, Chinchinim, and Panzarconi.

“This stretch is crucial for connecting Margao and Cuncolim, while also facilitating intra-state traffic from Karnataka and Maharashtra. It aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and resolve accident-prone areas,” he said.

RAJYA SABHA MP SADANAND SHET TANAVADE THANKS CENTRAL GOVT: Meanwhile , Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade  extended  heartfelt gratitude to  Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji,  Home  Minister Amit Shah  and Road Transport & Highways Minister  Nitin Gadkari

for sanctioning an amount of Rs 747 crore fro Margao-Cuncolim highway expansion on NH-66 and said that their visionary leadership and commitment to infrastructure development have transformed Goa with world-class facilities that benefit every Goan.