Shivpuri-Ashoknagar Gets ₹414 Cr Two-Lane Road: Faster Travel, Fewer Accidents

• Central government approves ₹414.84 crore for upgrading 55.80 km of NH-346 from Dinara (Shivpuri) to Chanderi (Ashoknagar) to two lanes.
• The project aims to reduce travel time by one hour, decrease accidents, and boost development in Shivpuri and Ashoknagar districts.
• Previously narrow, the road caused frequent traffic jams and accidents, impacting connectivity between key towns like Chanderi, Bamor Kalan, and Achroni.
• Land acquisition is complete, compensation paid, and the tender process is set to begin soon, clearing the way for construction.
• Locals like Kapil Raja and Ajay Pratap Singh welcome the project, expecting improved safety, tourism, and local employment opportunities.

Why It Matters: ₹414 crore two-lane road project to transform Shivpuri-Ashoknagar connectivity, promising safety and development.