Sagar Bypass Project: 18 Villages to Get NH Connectivity, Land Rates Soar

• A 20 km long bypass costing 598 crore is being constructed in Sagar, connecting Lehda village to Berkhedi Guru.
• The project will provide direct National Highway connectivity to 18 villages, linking them to Bhopal-Sagar NH and Kashmir Kanyakumari NH 44.
• The bypass, 60 meters wide, includes ramps, underpasses, and flyovers, aiming for completion within 24 months.
• It will reduce travel time for heavy vehicles from 2.5 hours to 45 minutes, allowing 24-hour passage and curbing accidents.
• Land rates in affected villages like Lehda, Badauna, and Berkhedi Guru have quadrupled, with some reaching one crore per acre.

Why It Matters: Sagar's 598 crore bypass will boost connectivity for 18 villages and significantly increase local land values.