According to Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India has upgraded and improved National Highway 4B (new NH-348,548) and State Highway 54 (new NH-348A) at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore. Multiple road connectivity projects will connect JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) with the hinterland road network, upgrading these routes. According to the minister, the projects will significantly reduce travel time and vehicle running costs by catering to massive traffic volumes of roughly 48 lakhs. “It will bolster the economic development of the region owing to growth of exports and connectivity with Navi Mumbai International Airport. The two grade separators at Karal Phata and Gavan Phata will also speed up lane interchange and connect the national and state roads,” the Minister added.
