Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today reviewed the quality, maintenance, and progress of National Highway projects covering 3,245 kilometres in Jharkhand and 4,026 kilometres in Uttarakhand during separate review meetings in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mr Gadkari emphasised the need for the timely execution of maintenance works, strict adherence to the highest quality standards and wider adoption of modern construction technologies to develop sustainable and efficient highway infrastructure.

He directed all stakeholders to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring and improve riding quality to ensure seamless connectivity across key corridors. The minister also instructed officials to undertake comprehensive preparedness for the upcoming monsoon through effective drainage management, slope protection measures, preventive maintenance and robust quick-response mechanisms.