Tenders called for widening Malpe-Hebri stretch of NH 169A
The Hindu
The ₹355 crore project is scheduled for completion within 24 months of finalising the bids
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has agreed to release ₹355 crore for widening National Highway 169A (Malpe-Tirthahalli via Udupi) to four lanes between Malpe and Hebri in Udupi district. This would allow taking up of work on widening NH 169A between Malpe beach and Karavali Junction (3.7 km) and Parkala-Hebri (25.4 km).
On December 6, the National Highways division of Karnataka Public Works Department invited tenders under Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. The last date to submit bids is January 25, 2022. The contract could be awarded in about two months thereafter. The winning bidder would have 24 months to complete the project after the letter of consent is issued.

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