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Gujarat Accelerates War-Footing Repairs, Completes 58 km of Monsoon-Damaged Highways

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel activated round-the-clock monitoring with strict liability measures to ensure the remaining repairs finish imminently.

Bhupendra Patel

Overview

  • Repair crews have restored 58 out of 83 km of national highways damaged by heavy monsoon rains and aim to complete the remaining 25 km without delay.
  • A 24×7 control room at Nirman Bhavan is tracking field progress and fast-tracking emergency responses across the state.
  • The CM directed officials to use every dry day and even holidays for repair work to prevent further disruptions.
  • Officials must enforce defect-liability clauses and hold contractors responsible for any substandard work during the liability period.
  • Roads and Buildings Department, NHAI, panchayats and municipal bodies are coordinating continuously to tackle 243 damaged bridges and maintain traffic flow.