Transportation will become easier in Chhattisgarh: Bastar region gets a big gift
Bastar is developing rapidly under the double engine government: 11.38 km long 4-lane Keshkal bypass will be built in Kondagaon district at a cost of Rs 307.96 crore
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari tweeted the information: Chief Minister Sai expressed gratitude and called it a decisive step for the development of Bastar
https://x.com/vishnudsai/status/1934182586068181185
Raipur 15 June 2025: Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the people of the state, especially the people of Bastar region, to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving the construction of Keshkal bypass in 4 lanes with paved shoulder standard at a cost of Rs 307.96 crore. He said that this bypass will remove traffic obstacles in the Keshkal Ghat section and ensure smooth, safe and uninterrupted travel. Chief Minister Sai said that Bastar region is developing rapidly under the double engine government. He said that this approval is the result of the coordinated development policy of the Central and State Government, which is another concrete step towards connecting tribal areas like Bastar to the mainstream. For this historic approval, Chief Minister Sai expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for their vision and initiative and called it a decisive step for the development of Bastar.
It is noteworthy that Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has tweeted and informed that to make the Keshkal Ghat section on National Highway-43 (new NH-30) in Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh smooth and safe, approval has been given for the upgrade of 11.380 km long 4-lane bypass at a cost of Rs 307.96 crore. This bypass will be in accordance with the paved shoulder standard and its construction will give a new dimension to connectivity in the Bastar region. This project will especially provide convenience in crossing the difficult geographical section of Keshkal Ghat. The construction of the bypass will not only provide an alternative route, but drivers will also experience fast, smooth and uninterrupted travel. The construction of the bypass will reduce traffic pressure in urban areas, which will provide relief to local citizens from the problem of jam and accidents. Along with this, the level of pollution will also decrease, which will also promote environmental balance.
