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Madhya Pradesh to Build Five Greenfield Highways Worth ₹63,296 crore, Linking Bhopal to Mandasaur and Gwalior
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has approved a ₹63,296 crore plan to construct five greenfield highways, creating a new corridor from Bhopal to Mandasaur and Gwalior.
The state cabinet of Madhya Pradesh has cleared a massive infrastructure programme worth ₹63,296 crore to develop five new greenfield highways. The project aims to boost road connectivity across the region, with a primary corridor stretching from the capital, Bhopal, through Mandasaur and onward to Gwalior.
The proposed highways will be built on untouched land, allowing for straight alignments and higher design speeds compared to upgrading existing roads. Officials say the new routes will reduce travel time between the three cities, facilitate smoother freight movement and attract private investment in logistics and allied sectors.
Funding for the scheme will come from a mix of state allocations, central government assistance and private‑sector participation under public‑private partnership models. Detailed project reports are being prepared, and land acquisition processes are expected to begin after environmental clearances are secured.
If executed as planned, the corridor could transform the economic landscape of central India, linking industrial hubs, agricultural markets and tourism destinations more efficiently.
The government has set a target to complete the construction within the next five years, subject to timely approvals and financing.
The proposed highways will be built on untouched land, allowing for straight alignments and higher design speeds compared to upgrading existing roads. Officials say the new routes will reduce travel time between the three cities, facilitate smoother freight movement and attract private investment in logistics and allied sectors.
Funding for the scheme will come from a mix of state allocations, central government assistance and private‑sector participation under public‑private partnership models. Detailed project reports are being prepared, and land acquisition processes are expected to begin after environmental clearances are secured.
If executed as planned, the corridor could transform the economic landscape of central India, linking industrial hubs, agricultural markets and tourism destinations more efficiently.
The government has set a target to complete the construction within the next five years, subject to timely approvals and financing.