Cabinet clears Rs 11,000 crore highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana
Times of India
by TOI BUSINESS DESKFebruary 14, 2026
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The Indian government has approved over Rs 11,000 crore worth of highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana to enhance freight movement and improve regional connectivity. These projects aim to upgrade infrastructure, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity across key industrial hubs.
In Maharashtra, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has cleared a Rs 3,320 crore plan to rehabilitate and widen a 154.635-km stretch of NH-160A from Ghoti to Palghar. This project will improve connectivity for industries in Ambad and Satpur, which are part of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation's (MIDC) industrial clusters. The upgrades align with PM GatiShakti principles, targeting six economic nodes, one social node, and eight logistics nodes in the state.
In Gujarat, a Rs 4,583 crore four-laning project on NH-56 will reduce travel time by 40% for a 107.67-km stretch between Dhamasiya-Bitada/Movi and Nasarpore-Malotha. Designed to operate at speeds of up to 100 km/h, the project aims to streamline freight movement along this critical economic corridor.
In Telangana, the CCEA has approved a Rs 3,175 crore widening of NH-167 from Gudebellur to Mahabubnagar. This four-lane upgrade will address infrastructure challenges and boost connectivity for Narayanpet and Mahabubnagar districts as part of the Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026