He requested the Union Ministry to treat the proposal as a priority project, citing rapid urban growth and rising traffic density
KRC TIMES Manipur Bureau
Imphal/New Delhi : Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged the Centre to prioritise construction of an elevated highway in Imphal and expedite a Rs 12,000-crore proposal to strengthen national highways across the state.
The Chief Minister met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and sought special attention to key infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and easing congestion in Manipur.
According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Singh apprised Gadkari of the status of ongoing and proposed road projects and stressed the urgency of addressing mounting traffic pressure in the state capital.
Singh highlighted the need for an elevated highway in Imphal to tackle increasing vehicular congestion and streamline intra-city movement. He requested the Union Ministry to treat the proposal as a priority project, citing rapid urban growth and rising traffic density.
The proposed elevated corridor is expected to decongest arterial routes and enhance mobility within the capital region.
The Chief Minister also pressed for early clearance of a comprehensive Rs 12,000-crore project aimed at strengthening and upgrading 1,774 km of national highways in Manipur by 2026-27.
Officials said the proposal seeks to modernise existing highway stretches, improve road safety standards and enhance inter-district and interstate connectivity, crucial for economic growth and logistical efficiency in the landlocked state.
Gadkari assured the Chief Minister of all possible assistance from the Ministry and conveyed that the proposals submitted by the state government would receive positive consideration, the statement added.
The meeting marked Singh’s first formal interaction with the Union Minister since assuming office as Chief Minister on February 4.
He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Nemcha Kipgen of the BJP and Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front.
The outreach to the Centre signals the new government’s push to accelerate infrastructure development, with a particular focus on road connectivity as a catalyst for economic integration and regional growth in Manipur.
