StatusFunding approved
What happened
The Centre has approved ₹508.66 crore to strengthen and selectively widen 91.90 km of NH-14 and 56.40 km of NH-114 in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.
Why it matters
The work is intended to improve road safety, reduce congestion and travel time, and strengthen movement for commuters and freight across the Birbhum corridor.
What to watch
Watch for tendering, construction timelines and the stretches selected for widening.
Source: The Economic Times, 4 October 2026.
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