Govt Approved 501 Wayside Amenities Along Highways, Expressways: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi: The Central Government has taken an important step to spice up nationwide freeway infrastructure and give a boost to facilities for travellers. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari not too long ago knowledgeable the Rajya Sabha that approval has been granted to broaden 501 Wayside Amenities (WSAs) alongside nationwide highways and expressways, together with 56 in Gujarat.

This initiative is about to additional improve the freeway community around the nation and make sure progressed amenities for commuters. The minister famous that of the 501 licensed WSAs, 94 are these days operational, and the federal government plans to broaden over 700 WSAs via 2028-29. In Gujarat, 9 out of the 56 sanctioned WSAs are already purposeful.

Wayside Amenities (WSAs) are infrastructure amenities advanced alongside main highways to provide very important services and products to travellers. These facilities come with parking amenities, a Fuel Station, EV charging stations, high quality meals and beverage choices, blank restrooms, Parking, Dhaba/Restaurant/Eateries, and elementary clinical help.

The govt plans to arrange WSAs at common periods of 40 to 60 kilometres alongside key highways and expressways. Special zones inside those amenities will advertise small companies and native artisans, with projects like ‘Village Haat’ to show off and promote regional merchandise.

(With ANI Inputs)