Construction of two – lane road approved by HDMC
Source: HDMC Website
Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation on Tuesday approved the construction of a two-lane road from Mantur to Bidnal at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore. The road will help prevent entry of iron ore trucks, which have been creating traffic chaos and damaging roads, into Hubli City.
Three IT investors have shown interest to set up their branches in the twin cities and therefore have submitted a formal request to the HDMC seeking land and other infrastructure facilities. However, HDMC Commissioner P Manivannan did not disclose names of the companies which want to come here.
The 7.5 kilometres road will be built on 'turnkey' basis with equal contribution of Rs 1 crore each from the State government, Karnataka Lorry Owners' Association and road contractors. The HDMC has also decided to hand over construction work to a private company on Build-Own-Operate-and-Transfer (BOOT) basis, if the Lorry Owners' Association goes back on its promise to share the cost.
Expressing reservation about the lorry owners contributing their share of Rs 1 crore for the project, Altar Hallur said they had failed to keep a similar promise made to the Koppal district administration.
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