<span style="color: #222222;">Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that government is committed to port-led development through construction of a world-class road network.<br />'' <br />'' In a series of tweets, Mr Gadkari said, government will provide enhanced connectivity between the ports and the domestic production and consumption centers across the country. He said, National Highways Authority of India has undertaken up-gradation and improvement of National Highways at a cost of approximately three thousand 500 crore rupees through multiple road linkage projects connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust with the hinterland road network. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Gadkari said, the projects catering to huge traffic volumes of approximately 48 lakhs will substantially reduce the travel time as well as vehicle operating cost. The Minister said, it will bolster the economic development of the region owing to growth of exports and connectivity with Navi Mumbai International Airport. </span><br />''