Sagar's 700 Crore Bypass: Bhopal Highway to Link Delhi-Nagpur Corridor, Boosting Tourism

• A 10 km four-lane bypass is under construction in Sagar for 731 crore, connecting the Bhopal-Sagar National Highway 146 to the Delhi-Nagpur National Highway 44.
• This bypass is a crucial part of the Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion in Rahatgarh.
• The project includes underpasses and overbridges to eliminate black spots and enhance road safety, bypassing the historic town of Rahatgarh.
• Improved connectivity will boost tourism, providing easier access to the 1100-year-old Rahatgarh Fort and the 500-year-old Garhpahra Fort.
• The four-lane road will also spur industrial growth, attract investments in hospitality, and benefit a dozen villages with new development.