Speaking at a press conference in the city on Monday, he said that the feasibility of the proposal will be determined after studying the area and an action plan will be made accordingly.
A sum of Rs 22 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of a service road from B C Road to Suratkal. Plans are also on the anvil to restore and upgrade the Agumbe Ghat stretch as well as Manipal-Karkala-Moodbidri highway, he said.
The Central government is also mulling over introducing electronic toll collection system at toll gates and booths in the country. Electronic toll booths have been launched in Tumkur and Davangere districts on a trial basis, he said.
Flyover at Nanthoor junction
Mr Fernandes said that a sum of Rs 40 crore had been sanctioned for the construction of an underpass and over-bridge at Nanthoor junction in the city, for better connectivity and smooth movement of traffic.
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