NHAI plans 50,000-km road projects

NHAI plans 50,000-km road projects

FPJ BureauUpdated: Friday, May 31, 2019, 06:02 PM IST
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Mumbai: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to add around 50,000 km of road network in the next five to six years with an investment potential of nearly USD 250 billion (about Rs 17 lakh crore).

“We want the private sector to partner us to achieve this target. It is a stupendous job and private partnership is critical. We want private sector assistance not only for funding but also to bring in new technology and innovation in design and also their competency in management of these roads,” NHAI Chairman Raghav Chandra said.

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