The Central government approved the Greenfield Highway on the Bengaluru-Vijayawada economic corridor, which is a significant move that would significantly improve the road connectivity between Bengaluru and Vijayawada. In Andhra Pradesh, a 32-km-long, 6-lane, access-controlled highway will be constructed between Chandrasekharapuram and Polavaram. The project was given the go-ahead under the Bharatmala Pariyojana programme by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. According to the ministry, the corridor would be built under the hybrid annuity model (HAM) for a cost of Rs. 1292.65 crore. “Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari approved Rs 1,292.65 crore under Bharatmala Pariyojana for the development of 32.00 Km long 6-lane access controlled greenfield highway from Chandrasekharapuram to Polavaram on (NH-544G) Bengaluru-Vijayawada Economic Corridor in hybrid annuity mode in Andhra Pradesh,” a statement issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said.

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