An office of the National Highways division, under the Department of Public Works, will be started in Belagavi soon.
A release from the office of the Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said here on Thursday that the State government has issued a circular stating that a divisional office of the National Highways division will be set up in Belagavi.
An officer of the cadre of Chief Engineer of National Highways will head it. He will be supported by a team of 37 officers who will be appointed, transferred or readjusted from other offices.