What happened: CCEA approval for Kanpur–Kabrai greenfield highway under MoRTH
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Kanpur–Kabrai (4/6 Lane Access-Controlled) Highway. The approved highway is a greenfield project planned for implementation by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
Key project details announced include the project length and cost, along with the corridor link within central India’s economic connectivity agenda.
Project snapshot (announced details)
The Government of India’s announcement provides the following project parameters:
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