Varanasi-Kolkata expressway: NHAI reports ₹50 crore wildlife plan

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• HIGHWAY SAFETY Wildlife plan added to expressway build NHAI reports conservation and safety measures along the Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata corridor.
• THE FUNDING Reported wildlife plan gets support ₹50 crore Two 17 October reports say NHAI provided the amount to Bihar's environment department.
• THE STRUCTURES Animal crossings are planned 2 + 2 The package includes two elephant underpasses and two animal overpasses.
• ROAD STATUS Gaya package remains under construction 36% Package VII was reported at around this physical progress after a 16 October site visit.
• DRIVER TAKEAWAY No immediate toll change The measures are part of a future corridor plan, not a current fare or travel-time update.
• READ THE FULL STORY See what changes for road users Understand the route, safeguards and what to verify before travelling.
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