‘Ashamed of Mumbai-Goa Highway Delays’: Nitin Gadkari at Porvorim Corridor Event

Ashamed of delays, won't join inauguration: Gadkari on Mumbai-Goa Highway expansion

Nitin Gadkari said he would not attend the inauguration of the widened Mumbai-Goa Highway after repeated delays. He said he will inspect the route in October and act against contractors and officials over poor execution.

Mumbai-Goa Highway Delay Leaves Gadkari ‘Ashamed’; Says Project Is 93-94% Complete

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said he is "ashamed" of the delays in completing the Mumbai-Goa Highway and does not want to attend its inauguration when the long-pending project is finally finished. Gadkari made the remarks in

Ashamed at delays, won’t attend inauguration: Nitin Gadkari on Mumbai-Goa highway

Gadkari said he had “given up waiting for an auspicious time” to inaugurate the highway.

‘Ashamed of Mumbai-Goa Highway delays’: Nitin Gadkari at Porvorim corridor event

Gadkari said the Mumbai-Goa Highway had been hopelessly delayed, and the contractors executing the project had failed.

Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delays

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Goa Highway in October. Roadside amenities reflecting Goan culture will be developed along the highway. Alternative fuel facilities will also be added to petrol and diesel pumps. Gadkari stressed infrastructure's role in attracting investment and creating jobs.