Mumbai-Goa Highway cost jumps 48% to Rs 16,909cr, RTI shows; Konkan commuters still wait for smoother ride
The ongoing four-laning project of the Mumbai-Goa highway has ballooned in cost, with a staggering increase of 48 percent now placing expenses at over Rs 16,900 crore. Several sections of the highway are still under construction, which has led to considerable distress for commuters. Key delays have been attributed to land acquisition hurdles and the financial troubles of contractors.
