Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Sep 15: PWD minister C C Patil said that proposal of merging Surathkal toll plaza with Hejmady toll gate is submitted to regional officers of NHAI in the city for approval.
Patil was replying to the query in this regard raised by K Harish of Congress in the assembly. Patil also said that the NHAI has assured of inspecting the proposal. The minister said that union road transport minister has given green signal to merge all toll plazas that are within a distance of 60 km from each other.
Surathkal toll plaza (file photo)
For the query on whether Surathkal toll plaza is authorised or not, Patil said that it falls under the purview of NHAI. In addition, the minister said that action is taken to allow VIP and emergency vehicles in separate lane to avoid harassment to general public.