Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 51 national highway projects of total length 1,380 km in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh. These projects will entail an investment of Rs 21,559 crore. The construction of ROBs under Setu Bharatam will facilitate hassle free movement of traffic an ensure the safety of commuters.
The four-lane road to Visakhapatnam and Kakinada ports of Andhra Pradesh will play a crucial role in improving logistics. The construction of Benz Circle flyover will help decongest the city of Vijayawada. Additionally, the Union Minister laid the foundation stone for around 36 projects worth Rs 9,000 crore. These include long pending projects like rehabilitation and upgradation of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam-Devulapally section of NH 565 to two-lane with paved shoulders at a cost of Rs 385.97 crore, construction of four-lane ROB on Gudivada-Bhimavaram section of NH 165 at Gudivada-Pamarru Road and other key projects.