<p>The Centre on Tuesday approved two major road projects in Karnataka at a cost of more than Rs 890 crore.</p>.<p>Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that administrative approval has been sanctioned to lay two lanes with paved shoulders from Punjalakattte to Charmadi on Mangaluru-Tumakuru NH-73 at a cost of Rs 718.52 crore. This will help in the smooth movement of vehicles on this stretch which is very narrow at present, the minister said.</p>.<p>The government has also approved the widening of two-lane with paved shoulders of the Hosadurga-Holalkere section of NH-173 at a cost of Rs 170.34 crore, Gadkari said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>The Centre on Tuesday approved two major road projects in Karnataka at a cost of more than Rs 890 crore.</p>.<p>Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that administrative approval has been sanctioned to lay two lanes with paved shoulders from Punjalakattte to Charmadi on Mangaluru-Tumakuru NH-73 at a cost of Rs 718.52 crore. This will help in the smooth movement of vehicles on this stretch which is very narrow at present, the minister said.</p>.<p>The government has also approved the widening of two-lane with paved shoulders of the Hosadurga-Holalkere section of NH-173 at a cost of Rs 170.34 crore, Gadkari said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
