CRF increase of ₹ 22 crore for road infrastructure of Kodagu

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar

In a major boost to road infrastructure in tourism-dependent Kodagu district, the Center has sanctioned ₹22 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRF) for the development of three key state highways.

Mysuru-Kodaga MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who announced the allocation on Wednesday, said the funding will improve connectivity at key stretches in Somwarpet, Madikeri and Virajpet taluks, benefiting residents, farmers, students, businesses and tourists.

Mr. Wadiyar thanked Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and the Government of India for responding to Kodagu’s long pending infrastructure requirements.

Out of the total allocation, ₹10 crore has been earmarked for the improvement of selected sections of the Madikeri-Kutta State Highway (SH-89). Another ₹ 6 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of Kodlipet-Hebbale Road (SH-244) in Somwarpet taluk, while ₹ 6 crore will be used to upgrade parts of Talacauvery Road (SH-90) in Virajpet taluk.

As per the approved proposal, the work on SH-244 will cover selected stretches between 16.70 km and 30.00 km, connecting the villages of Gopalapura, Banavara Hebbale, Mullur and Malambi. Improvements will be made to SH-89 in various sections. The Talacauvery Road project will cover selected stretches between 51.00 km and 61.00 km.

Mr Wadiyar said the projects would improve road safety and travel comfort and increase transport efficiency across the district. Better road infrastructure would also boost tourism, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and boost local economic activity, he added.

In recent years, there has been a growing demand from people for better road connectivity in Kodagu, one of Karnataka’s leading tourist destinations and a major producer of coffee and spices. Central funding is expected to modernize several road sections, which are long overdue improvements.

Mr. Wadiyar reiterated his commitment to ensure more investment in infrastructure for the Mysuru-Kodagu constituency, adding that efforts will continue to bring more development projects to the region.

Published – 10 Jun 2026 19:32 IST