Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (SP)
Bantwal, Sep 21: There are clear indications that the much-needed widening of national highway stretch between B C Road and Hassan will be undertaken soon. At present, land acquisition procedures are being undertaken aggressively.
Out of this, the highway stretch of 65 km lie between B C Road and district's border, Shiradi on national highway 75. For this purpose, 22.5 metres of land on both sides (total 45 metres) between these two places are being acquired. "About 70 percent of land acquisition work has been completed, and compensation has been disbursed to 1,796 land owners," said land acquisition officer of the project, Manjunath. He also said that discussions will be held and compensation would be disbursed within a few days to the owners of land lying on both sides of the road between Baltila and B C Road.
After dilly-dallying over the issue which faced both criticism and support, the National Highways Authority of India has decided to construct over-bridge at Kalladka on this stretch, it is gathered. The highway will be elevated to about 15 feet at Kalladka town over the existing road, it is learnt.
Notices have been served to the land owners between B C Road and Baltila to approach the authority's office at Nelyady on September 23 with documents. 'Save Kalladka' action committee is planning to hold preliminary meeting on Thursday September 22 relating to this move.