Govt shifts to new formula: To show highway construction in better light

Lane-km to replace linear length method in line with international norms

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Tuesday announced that the daily road construction target for the current financial year will be calculated as per lane length kilometre formula practised worldwide.

"World over the road construction is calculated as per this formula," Union road Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

For instance if a 14-lane highway is being constructed, the total linear length of the 14 lanes is considered at the time of calculating the length of road built. At present,  in India whether it is a 4-lane, 6-lane or an 8-lane highway, it is considered as one lane. 

The Ministry and