Development of Bastar Accelerating Under the Double-Engine Government: A 4-Lane, 11.38 km Long Keshkal Bypass to be Built in Kondagaon at a Cost of ₹307.96 Crore

Raipur, 15 June

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has extended heartfelt thanks on behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh—especially those in the Bastar region—to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, for approving the construction of a 4-lane Keshkal bypass with paved shoulders at a cost of ₹307.96 crore. The CM stated that this bypass will eliminate traffic bottlenecks in the Keshkal Ghat section and ensure smooth, safe, and uninterrupted travel.

CM Sai emphasized that the “double-engine government” (referring to combined efforts of central and state governments) is driving rapid development in Bastar. He called this approval a result of a coordinated development policy between the Center and the State, and a concrete step toward integrating tribal regions like Bastar with the mainstream. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari for their visionary leadership and initiative, the Chief Minister termed this a decisive step for the region’s development.

Official Announcement by Union Minister
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, in a tweet, informed that approval has been granted for the construction and upgrading of an 11.380 km long 4-lane bypass on National Highway 43 (now NH-30) in Kondagaon district, at a cost of ₹307.96 crore. The bypass, built to paved shoulder standards, is intended to ease travel through the challenging Keshkal Ghat section, greatly enhancing connectivity in Bastar.

Project Benefits
Alternative route for smooth and faster travel

Reduced urban traffic pressure

Decreased traffic jams and accidents

Lower pollution levels

Improved environmental balance

Boost in regional connectivity and economic activity

This bypass will not only provide an alternate and faster route for motorists but will also relieve traffic congestion in urban areas, benefiting local residents. The project is expected to bring a new dimension to connectivity and development in the Bastar region.