Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 8: The central government has constituted a joint expert committee to conduct a comprehensive survey for the integrated development of railway and highway connectivity between Mangaluru and Bengaluru, including the proposed tunnel through Shiradi Ghat, said MP Capt Brijesh Chowta.

Speaking about the development, Chowta stated that the request for forming a joint expert committee was made to the union ministry of road transport and highways to facilitate a coordinated survey involving both departments for the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR).

Union minister for road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari, in a letter to the MP, confirmed that the expert committee will carry out a thorough assessment of the feasibility, advantages, and challenges of constructing a tunnel connecting the road and rail routes through the Shiradi Ghat region.

Chowta said the project marks a significant step towards improving connectivity between the coastal and hinterland regions, ensuring faster and more reliable transport infrastructure for the future.