# Manipur CM Requests Highway Projects

> Manipur's chief minister asks for faster highway work to boost connectivity.
- Title: Manipur CM Requests Highway Projects · The Economic Times
- Summary: Manipur's chief minister asks for faster highway work to boost connectivity. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari…
- Keywords: manipur, yumnam khemchand singh, nitin gadkari, shangshak-tengnoupal highway, imphal elevated road, nh-37, nh-2, Requests, Highway, Projects, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/roadways/manipur-cm-seeks-highway-elevated-road-projects-in-meeting-with-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/134794654.cms
- Author: Bikash Singh
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:42:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manipur, yumnam khemchand singh, nitin gadkari, shangshak-tengnoupal highway, imphal elevated road, nh-37, nh-2
## Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to expedite key highway projects including the Shangshak-Tengnoupal Highway and proposed Imphal elevated road.
## Request for NH-37 and NH-2 Completion
He also urged the Union Minister to ensure completion of ongoing works of National Highway-37 and National Highway-2 during this working season to improve connectivity and ease hardships.
## Gadkari's Response
Gadkari informed the Chief Minister that the proposed elevated highway project in Imphal is under active consideration and assured all projects raised by the State Government will be addressed with help for Manipur's development.
## Key takeaway

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to expedite Shangshak-Tengnoupal Highway and Imphal elevated road projects while completing NH-37 and NH-2 works.