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PANAJI: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that the project tender for the Ponda-Bhoma road development has been finalised, with special attention given to the protection of heritage sites along the route.
The 10-km Ponda-Bhoma stretch, part of the Hyderabad-Goa corridor, will feature a 4.28-km six-lane elevated corridor. Gadkari highlighted that a special 76-metre span has been incorporated into the design to safeguard the historic Bhoma temple and lake.
“We have also made a provision of ₹30 lakh for the beautification of Bhoma lake,” he added.
The broader Hyderabad-Goa corridor spans 68 km, linking Telangana, Karnataka, and Goa, with 17 km already completed, according to the minister.
The project aims to boost regional connectivity while ensuring the preservation of culturally significant sites
