Residents say the closures are particularly disappointing as the long-promised distance-based toll collection system, which was expected to make travel more affordable for those commuting to nearby towns and villages, has still not been implemented
The notification will be followed by laying of boundary stones, public hearing of grievances of land owners, and field survey
Simultaneous works on the northern and southern sections will speed up the project and reduce costs
Although historically weather-beaten, National Highway-37 gained strategic importance after ethnic conflict that broke out in May 2023 restricted access to preferred NH-2
HAM model to cover over 13,500 km R&B and PR roads
Meanwhile, a retired highways department official says that instead of an elevated corridor, it would be better to construct three flyovers