Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel asks Nitin Gadkari for quick completion of pending roads

The construction work of flyover in Tatibandh Chowk, widening of Raipur-Dhamtari road, widening work of Bilaspur-Ambikapur road, Champa-Korba-Katghora road, and Kunkuri road of Patthalgaon were mentioned by Bhupesh Baghel in his letter to Nitin Gadkari.

Published on: Oct 15, 2019, 11:52:20 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has written to Union road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari requesting him to expedite the pending construction work of various roads and national highways in the state.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel writes to Nitin Gadkari for completion of pending roads (PTI Photo.)

Baghel, who leads the Congress government in the state, said in his letter on Monday that the incomplete construction of these roads is causing inconvenience to people and in traffic movement.

The construction work of flyover in Tatibandh Chowk, widening of Raipur-Dhamtari road, widening work of Bilaspur-Ambikapur road, Champa-Korba-Katghora road, and Kunkuri road of Patthalgaon were mentioned by Baghel in his letter.

He also said that NH-53 is situated in Tatibandh Chowk of Raipur city, which is the junction of Raipur-Durg, Raipur-Simga, Tatibandh-Amanaka and Tatibandh-Bhanpuri roads and is one of the busiest areas of the city.

“During his Chhattisgarh tour, the Union minister had announced the construction of a flyover worth Rs 100 crore on September 10, 2018, but the construction work could not be started even after one year of the announcement,” Baghel wrote.

“… The road widening work of National Highway 30 Raipur-Dhamtari Road has been stopped from May 2018 and the construction agency has left the road under-constructed at several places,” he added.

Baghel requested that the construction of Raipur-Dhamtari four-lane should also be started soon. He also mentioned about the delayed construction works at NH-149, NH-111 and others.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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