Union Minister Nitin Gadkari chairs a review meeting on national highway quality and maintenance across Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal ahead of the monsoon season.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 8,512 km of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh and 3,748 km of National Highway projects in West Bengal at a meeting held in New Delhi on June 1, 2026.
The review was based on inputs received through media and social media and was attended by Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra along with senior officials from MoRTH, NHAI, NHIDCL and project contractors. Gadkari emphasised the need to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms and adopt modern construction practices to enhance asset life, improve riding quality and ensure seamless connectivity. He also stressed the adoption of advanced technologies for developing sustainable and efficient highways that promote connectivity, economic growth and commuter convenience.
Detailed discussions were held on key aspects of highway quality and maintenance including RE walls, safety audits, road signage, plantation and landscaping, precast construction, black spot rectification, expansion joints, logical project termini and material compliance.
The Minister directed officials to undertake comprehensive monsoon preparedness measures including effective drainage management, slope protection works and quick-response systems to minimise disruptions and ensure commuter safety. Gadkari directed all stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of corrective measures and strict adherence to prescribed quality standards.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
