Executive Summary:
This document provides details regarding National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects in Karnataka, as answered in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1921 on July 31, 2025. It includes information on feasibility studies for highway improvements and the status of ongoing NHAI projects, their expected completion dates, and allocated funds. Project implementation is based on Detailed Project Report (DPR) outcomes, connectivity needs, priority, and alignment with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Feasibility Studies and Project Implementation:**
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways undertakes Feasibility Studies/Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for National Highway projects in Karnataka.
* Project implementation and investment decisions are based on DPR outcomes, connectivity requirements, inter-se priority, and synergy with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
* **Ongoing NHAI Projects:**
* The annexure provides details of ongoing NHAI projects in Karnataka.
* Information includes the sanctioned date, total project cost, expenditure, National Highway number, length, and scheduled completion date.
* There are 27 ongoing projects listed.
* The grand total length of the projects is 1445.5 Km with a total sanctioned cost of ₹31749 Cr and expenditure of ₹11515.37 Cr.
Impact Analysis:
* **NHAI:**
* Impact: Responsible for the execution and monitoring of highway projects in Karnataka.
* Action Required: Ensure projects adhere to timelines and budget, and align with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:**
* Impact: Oversees feasibility studies, project implementation, and investment decisions for highway projects in Karnataka.
* Action Required: Continue to prioritize projects based on DPR outcomes, connectivity needs, and strategic alignment.
* **Government of Karnataka:**
* Impact: Benefits from improved road infrastructure and connectivity within the state.
* Action Required: Coordinate with NHAI to facilitate project implementation and address any state-level concerns.
* **Citizens of Karnataka:**
* Impact: Will experience improved transportation infrastructure, potentially leading to reduced travel times and enhanced safety.
* Action Required: None.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Authority of India: A government agency responsible for the development, maintenance and management of National Highways in India.
Karnataka: A state in South India where the NHAI projects are being undertaken.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and administration of policies for roads, transport, and highways.
SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways in India.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question about NHAI projects was raised.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: A national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to various economic zones.
Belgaum: A city in Karnataka where several NHAI projects are underway.
Hassan: A city in Karnataka where NHAI projects are underway.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1921
ANSWERED ON 31ST JULY, 2025
NHAI PROJECTS IN KARNATAKA
1921. SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects
currently under consideration in Karnataka;
(b) the details of ongoing NHAI projects in Karnataka; and
(c) the details on their current status, expected dates of completion and
the funds sanctioned/spent so far?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways undertakes
Feasibility Study/Detailed Project Report (DPR) for
improvement/widening/construction of National Highways in the country
including the State of Karnataka. Decision for project implementation and
investment is taken based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of
connectivity, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National
Master Plan.
(b) and (c) The details are annexed.ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) AND (c) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1921 ANSWERED ON 31ST JULY, 2025 ASKED
BY SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY REGARDING ‘NHAI PROJECTS IN
KARNATAKA’.
Ongoing Projects
Schedule
Total Length d
Sr. Sanction Total
Project NH Lengt Complet Revised
No ed Cost Expenditu
Name No h ed date of
. (in Cr) re (In Cr)
(Km) (In Km) Completi
on
TN/KNT border
30.09.202
1 to Hoskote 648 1027 993 20.90 19.58
5
section
Package I of 6
laning
of Belgaum to 31.12.202
2 48 1479 985 40.02 37.16
Sankeshwar 5
bypass
section
Package II of
6 laning
of Sankeshwa 31.10.202
3 48 1389 886 37.83 28.63
r bypass to 6
MH/KNT
Border section
6 laning of
31.03.202
4 Hubli-Dharwad 48 1135 541 30.35 17.77
6
Bypass
2L PS from
Khanapur- 31.03.202
5 748 226 96 53.32 46.67
KNT/GOA 6
Border section
Package-II of
Akkalkot - 31.03.202
6 150C 2356 734 71.00 44.98
KNT/TS Border 6
sectionPackage-III of
Akkalkot - 31.03.202
7 150C 2105 734 65.50 45.4
KNT/TS Border 6
section
4 lane of
Channarayapa
31.10.202
8 tna & Hassan 75 602 551 39.01 30.92
5
bypass
Section
Hassan -
31.12.202
9 Maranahally 75 1021 1016 45.14 43.48
5
section
Package - I of
Addahole to 31.07.202
10 75 552 371 15.13 14.7
Bantwal Cross 5
Section
Package II of
Addahole to 30.11.202
11 75 1660 1167 48.49 41.82
Bantwal Cross 5
section
Sannur –
30.06.202
12 Bikanakatte 169 1383 1041 45.01 27.5
6
Section
6 lane new
bridge across 31.12.202
13 66 69 27 0.78 0
Phalguni River 5
near Kulur
6 laning of
Nelamangala - 31.03.202
14 48 2032 834 44.73 10.3
Tumkur 7
section
Package IV of
Tumkur - 31.12.202
15 69 2083 1523 50.98 41.25
Shimoga 5
section
Hospet -
10.05.202
16 67 1340 695 95.37 92.00
Bellary -
6
Karnataka/APborder Section
4 lane with
paved
31.07.202
17 shoulder of 150A 626 36 13.09 0
6
Bellary
Bypass
Haveri –
31.03.202
18 Yakambi – 766E 313 58 74.98 37.25
7
Sirsi Road
766E
Sirsi – Kumta – & 31.12.202
19 440 369 58.92 43.74
Belekeri Port 766E 5
E
Package I of
Belgaum -
17.06.202
20 Hungund - 748A 1452 252 43.80 0
7
Raichur
Section
Package II of
Belgaum -
28.02.202
21 Hungund - 748A 1427 287 46.10 0
7
Raichur
Section
Package III of
Belgaum -
03.04.202
22 Hungund - 748A 1363 145 46.20 0
7
Raichur
Section
Package V of
Belgaum -
20.11.202
23 Hungund - 748A 1141 114 46.20 2.22
6
Raichur
Section
Package VI of
20.11.202
Belgaum -
24 748A 1246 168 44.90 3.55
6
Hungund -
RaichurSection
Package III of
Mysore -
02.04.202
25 madikere 275 884 347 24.10 0
7
Section of NH-
275
Package IV of
Mysore -
29.04.202
26 madikere 275 1063 162 26.55 0
7
Section of NH-
275
Package V of
Mysore -
06.04.202
27 madikere 275 1273 350 18.98 0
7
Section of NH-
275
GRAND TOTAL 31749 14455 1151 537
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