Most Centrally-aided projects in Belagavi completed, says Shettar

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar reviewed the progress of various infrastructure and development works being undertaken by Central government agencies, including the Railways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Airport authorities, in Belagavi district recently.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan and other officers were present.

Officials informed him that asphalting work on nearly 4 km has already been completed on the 9-km Halaga-Machhe bypass stretch, while service road construction is in progress.

Land acquisition for nearly 37 km has been completed of the 48-km Bagalkot highway.

Compensation amounting to ₹270 crore has already been distributed to farmers. The entire process is expected to be completed by February 2027.

In the second package, land acquisition for 38 km has been completed. The MP promised to resolve certain complications in the acquisition process.

He directed NHAI officials to construct service roads and cattle crossings as demanded by farmers from Naganur and Bhavihal villages in Bailhongal taluk.

The Deputy Commissioner said that the six-laning work on the Belagavi-Sankeshwar highway is nearing completion.

He said that the delay by the State government in releasing the required funds is delaying the construction of the Belagavi-Kittur-Dharwad railway line, said a release.