Mysore/Mysuru: In order to take up road widening works on the 1-km stretch (km 185 to 186) of NH-212 near Hosahalli Gate, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had sought the permission of the Forest Department for felling of roadside trees. Subsequently, the Forest Department staff, along with NHAI officials, carried out a joint…
Black spot improvements in NHAI jurisdiction: MP Pratap Simha chairs review meeting
February 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Following increase in accidents on National Highways due to black spots, Mysuru – Kodagu MP Pratap Simha held discussions with officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on ‘Black spot improvements in NHAI jurisdiction and preparation of DPR for long term improvement of black spots’ at the progress review meeting held at DC…
Tree-felling: Forest Department holds public hearing
October 30, 2021Activists tear down letters favouring felling of 537 trees Mysore/Mysuru: The public hearing conducted by the Forest Department this morning here on felling of roadside trees for NHAI’s (National Highways Authority of India)Highway expansion plans, saw environmental activists tearing up consent letters that were in support of tree-felling. The Forest Department had invited objections, if…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway: No entry for bikes, autos to prevent accidents
September 15, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: If you are a two-wheeler rider, then you must know that you cannot enter the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has a notified rule that prevents the entry of two-wheeler riders on any Expressway. Even autos and agricultural vehicles are not allowed on the main carriageway. All such vehicles…
Mysuru-Bengaluru 10-Lane Economic Corridor: MP Pratap Simha inspects Underpass, Bypass works
July 15, 202175 percent of works done; project to be completed by September next year Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha inspected the progress of Mysuru-Bengaluru Economic Corridor Project and has assured that the project will be completed by September next year, as per the deadline. An average of 75 percent works has been completed taking into consideration…
MP inspects proposed Flyover spot at Ring Road-KRS Road junction
July 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With Mysuru all set to get its second Flyover after the first one at Hinkal Junction on Hunsur Road, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha this morning visited the Ring Road-KRS Road junction near Hotel Royal Inn on KRS Road, where the second Flyover will come up. Exactly six months after he visited the spot (on…
Ten-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Economic Corridor to be thrown open by Feb-March, 2022
June 6, 2021Bengaluru: The works on Mysuru-Bengaluru ten-lane economic corridor will be complete in the stipulated period and will be dedicated to the nation in February-March next year, said Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Govind Karjol. Talking to reporters here yesterday, he said the project, being taken up by National Highway Authority of India, was going on…
Waiting time at Toll Plazas not more than 10 seconds per vehicle: NHAI
May 27, 2021New Delhi: In order to ensure smooth and quick passage of vehicles at the Toll Plazas, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued guidelines to ensure service time of not more than 10 seconds per vehicle even during peak hours at the Toll Plazas on the National Highways. According to a press statement, the…
Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway project slows down: Welding gas cylinders diverted to be filled with oxygen
May 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A huge spike in oxygen requirement for COVID-19 patients both in Mysuru and Bengaluru has resulted in the State Government diverting all industrial gas cylinders — used for welding purposes — to be filled with Liquid Medical Oxygen for human use. This has resulted in slowing down of the ambitious Mysuru-Bengaluru 10-lane Economic Corridor…
Lights ON, Lights OFF
March 25, 2021Authorities play hide-and-seek; Ring Road in darkness again Mysore/Mysuru: Motorists dread to travel on the 42-km-long Outer Ring Road (National Highway 275-K) during nights as the stretch is pitch dark in the absence of street-lights. Despite several announcements made by elected representatives, Ministers and officials, the road plunges into darkness after 7 pm, endangering the…
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