Bhopal-Jabalpur Expressway: Minister of Highways and Road Transport Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced a greenfield expressway between Bhopal and Jabalpur. The expressway, stretching 255 km, will be developed at a cost of Rs 15,000.

The expressway will facilitate comfortable and easy travel and boost economic activities in the state. It will be a four-lane expressway for which Gadkari has urged the Madhya Pradesh government to expedite land acquisition.

He said that the road will change the economic scenario of the state.

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More projects annoucned

Apart from the project, Gadkari also announced several other projects:

-Rs 15,000 crore Jabalpur-Mandla-Chilpi corridor
-Rs 2,500 crore upgrade of the Seoni-Chhindwara-Sanwner highway (150 km)
-Rs 2,300 crore Khargone-Julwania four-lane road

Moreover, Gadkari said that work on these projects will begin within six months. 

State's longest flyover inaugurated 

During his visit, Gadkari inaugurated state's longest flyover in Jabalpur. On this occasion, he also laid the foundation stone of 9 road projects, spanning 174 km and costing Rs 4,250 crore.

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Tiger Corridor

Gadkari has also announced the ambitious 'Tiger Corridor' project worth Rs 5,500 crore. The project is set to connect four of India's premier tiger reserves in the state, namely, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna and Pench, with 4-lane road connectivity.

The dedicated 4-lane route will originate from Jabalpur. It will not only promote tourism but also help in the economic development of these areas. With the construction of the Tiger Corridor, it will become easier to reach the Tiger Reserve from Jabalpur.

Gadkari described the Tiger Corridor as "a game-changer for Madhya Pradesh’s forest economy." He added that the project will boost eco-tourism and generate employment across central India.