National Highway Amendments in Uttarakhand.
14 August 2024
The Central Government, under its powers, has amended previous notifications regarding National Highways. The key changes are:
1. National Highway Number Updates:
- The old National Highway No. 87 has been updated to New National Highway No. 9,109.
- The section of NH 87 from the Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand Border to Rudrapur-Kathgodam in Uttarakhand has been extended. The chainage is revised from Km 43.30 to Km 91.00.
2. State Government Responsibilities:
- The functions related to National Highways described in the amended Table are now to be managed by the State Government of Uttarakhand. This includes various National Highways and their sections as specified.
These amendments ensure that the updated highway numbers and sections are officially recorded and that state responsibilities align with these changes.