HUZUR MLA Rameshwar Sharma on Sunday conducted a detailed site inspection for the proposed six-laning of Katara Road, a key project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the rapidly expanding Kolar-Katara belt. Accompanied by officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Bhopal Municipal Corporation, SDM and Tehsildar, Sharma reviewed the stretch from Amaltas Square to Bhopal Bypass. The MLA announced that the 5-km long, 30-metre wide six-lane road will be built at a cost of Rs 30 crore with modern street lighting. The PWD has been tasked to complete the project within 14 months. To ensure smooth execution, Sharma directed officials to fasttrack shifting of electric poles and laying of drinking water and sewage networks before road construction begins.

 

“Population in Katara is growing fast. Upgrading road infrastructure is the need of the hour. This six-lane road will decongest traffic and ensure smoother commute,” Sharma said. Officials confirmed the road will further extend via Rapadiya to industrial hub Bagroda and the CRPF campus, boosting connectivity. In a separate push, Sharma also inspected Ward 85 and ordered a four-lane link to connect Pebbleway and Flower City colonies directly to Katara and Narmadapuram Road. The bottleneck near Asanani School will be cleared, with a joint inspection by SDM Kolar and PWD scheduled for October 13.