Mumbai: In a crucial move to improve road connectivity between the tourism-rich districts of Ratnagiri and Satara, a high-level meeting regarding the widening of the Hatlot Ghat road in Khed Taluka was held today in the legislature office of Public Works Minister Shivrendra Raje Bhosale. The meeting was chaired by Minister Bhosale and attended by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Yogesh Kadam.
During the meeting, Minister Yogesh Kadam expressed serious concern over the delay in the project and instructed officials to immediately acquire the required forest land to expedite the remaining work. He emphasized the importance of completing the road as soon as possible to enhance transportation and boost tourism between the two districts.
Ministers Yogesh Kadam and Shivrendra Raje Bhosale review Hatlot Ghat road widening project to boost connectivity and tourism | File Photo
Public Works Minister Shivrendra Raje Bhosale also directed the appointment of a technical consultant to oversee the completion process and assured that the project would be prioritized and completed at the earliest.
Once completed, the Hatlot Ghat road will significantly improve travel between Ratnagiri and Satara and serve as a major boost to local tourism.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Public Works Department, including the Department Secretary, Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, and representatives from the Forest Department.
With the active intervention of Minister Yogesh Kadam, hopes have risen that the long-pending issue will finally be resolved.
