Centre approves Rs 307.96 cr Keskal Bypass to boost connectivity in Bastar region | Raipur News
RAIPUR: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved the construction of an 11.38-kilometre four-lane Keskal Bypass in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district. The project is estimated to cost Rs 307.96 crore and aims to improve road connectivity to the tribal Bastar region. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the development on social media. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed gratitude for the approval. Chief Minister Sai stated the bypass will ensure smooth, safe, and uninterrupted travel by removing traffic bottlenecks in the Keskal valley section. He also said the development of the Bastar region is progressing rapidly. He added that the approval resulted from the coordinated development policy of the central and state governments, connecting tribal areas like Bastar to the mainstream. Chief Minister Sai thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Gadkari for their vision and initiative, calling it a crucial step for Bastar’s development. The bypass road will provide a new dimension to connectivity in the Bastar region, easing passage through the challenging terrain of Keskal Ghati. It will offer an alternative route, ensuring faster and smoother journeys for commuters. The bypass will also alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas, reduce accidents and pollution, and contribute to environmental balance.
