‘Critical lapses’ in NH works: Road Ministry

New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued directives to expand oversight of regional officers on National Highway works implemented by state public works departments and road construction departments.

In a circular, the highways ministry said critical lapses have occurred due to lack of due diligence in several projects pertaining to NH works implemented by state public works departments and road construction departments (PWDs/RCDs).