Mumbai-Goa Highway cost jumps 48% to Rs 16,909cr
The cost of the Mumbai-Goa highway widening project has surged by nearly 48%, reaching an estimated Rs 16,909.22 crore, according to newly released Right to Information (RTI) data. This represents a jump of around Rs 5,500 crore compared to the original sanctioned cost of Rs 11,409.14 crore. The project, which involves four-laning 355 km of NH-66 in Maharashtra, has faced numerous delays due to land acquisition, pre-construction activities, statutory clearances and financial difficulties faced by contractors.
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