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PATNA: Ministry of road, transport and highways has sanctioned Rs457.36 crore under Central Road Funds for four-laning of Pahadi to Masaurhi and Sasaram to GT Road in Bihar , state road construction minister Nand Kishor Yadav said on Friday. Also, the state government is required to submit quarterly utilization certificate for the funds and progress in the works. The corresponding works will be completed in 24 months, he added.“Union minister Nitin Gadkari sent an approval letter for the two projects today. It will improve the connectivity to GT road in south Bihar as well as augment the development in central parts of the state,” Nand Kishor said.He said Rs57.037 crore is for four-laning of 5.5km-long Suara-Kumhu road, which connects GT Road. He said talks on these projects were held with Gadkari around two months ago..