Articles tagged under: Somanth

Construction of 19.5-km bypass on Jetpur-Somnath highway still pending

May 31, 2023
Construction of 19.5-km bypass on Jetpur-Somnath highway still pending

Somnath: The construction of a 19.5-km bypass on the Jetpur-Somnath four-track highway in Junagadh is still unfinished. The project for the Junagadh-Jetpur four-track road commenced in 2010, sparking protests from over 200 farmers in Junagadh and Vathli whose lands were to be acquired for the project. They demanded compensation in accordance with the new regulations for their land. In 2019, the government agreed to provide compensation as per their demands. But due to years of delays, the est...Read More

Gadkari to launch works for four laning of Bhavnagar – Veraval coastal highway

May 29, 2016

Somnath Union Road and Transport minister Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel will perform ground breaking for National Highway Authority of India's 256 km Bhavnagar - Veraval four lane highway. The highway will connect ports like Pipavav, Alang, Ghogha, Jafrabad and Veraval. While Alang has ship breaking yard, Ghogha, Jaftabad and Veraval are fishing port. Pipavav is commercial port. Tourist places like Palitana, Talaja, Diu and Somnath Mandir are also located near t...Read More