The state government has approved a ₹300‑crore upgrade of the 65‑km Arabavi–Lokapur Road, which connects Belagavi and Bagalkot districts. The stretch, which passes through locations such as Kulagod and Yadawad, will be developed into a two‑lane State Highway with improved shoulders, better by‑lanes and bypasses around busy towns.
Local representatives point out that this is one of the shortest routes between the two districts and that upgrading it is expected to cut travel time by nearly half. The Public Works Department has indicated that work will start soon, with a relatively tight completion window, and villagers along the alignment are hopeful that the widened highway will improve connectivity and support local businesses.