Highway construction in the last fiscal year hit 9,380 km, missing the 10,000 km target and marking the slowest pace since 2017-18. The government cited delays in land acquisition and securing necessary clearances, alongside a sharp drop in awarding new highway projects. Together, these factors stretched timelines and reduced the pace of work nationwide.
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