On the instruction of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, the Department of Public Works has okayed several infrastructure works and is busy developing Chhattisgarh's road network.
Public Works Minister Tamradwajh Sahu said a total of 4,132 road work worth Rs 496 crore has been sanctioned under Sugam Sadak Yojana. Of this, 2,245 has been completed, 870 are in progress and tenders have been floated for 973.
Similarly, 39 bridge construction work has been sanctioned for Rs 927.27 crore. These have to be constructed in seven places: Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Durg, Kanker and Raipur, the Minister said.
Ten bridges have been sanctioned for Ambikapur, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Durg and Raipur. Their construction will soon start.
Also, the maintenance of dilapidated roads and bridges is also on, the Minister added.