Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for two National highways projects worth Rs 1,791.46 crore in Dhule, Maharashtra.

Speaking on the occasion he said these projects will give impetus to the economic development of Dhule and Nandurbar districts as well as provide new employment opportunities in the region.

The minister said these road projects will be useful in streamlining the transportation of agricultural produce in Dhule district, which is famous for its pepper production.

The minister said these road projects will make it easier for the citizens to reach the tourist attractions like Brass Cave-Caves and Gautala Sanctuary, the world famous Ajanta Caves and Daulatabad Fort as well as Chalisgaon Railway Station.

Gadkari explained that these projects being implemented under Bharatmala scheme will provide modern and high quality roads to Dhule and Nandurbar districts and will further strengthen the connectivity of Maharashtra with Gujarat, Karnataka and other states. This will help in reducing the traffic congestion in Dhule and Chalisgaon, he added.

He said it will also become easy to reach religious places in Dhule as well as Aurangabad district.