Highway linking central, eastern Andhra approved, Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM
Following the Union Cabinet's approval of the Badvel-Nellore Corridor project, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, sanctioned the construction of the four-lane highway connecting Badvel in central Andhra Pradesh and Nellore, in the eastern part of the state.advertisementSpanning over 109 km, the project has an estimated cost of Rs 3,653 crore and will be executed on the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer model, as per a release from the Press Information Bureau.
'The approval of the 4-lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor by the Union Cabinet is a major step forward in our state's growth,' said Naidu in a post on social media platform X, expressing gratitude for the Centre's support in fast-tracking the project.
On Wednesday, Naidu remarked that the four-lane corridor would enhance regional connectivity and play a crucial role in advancing the state's economy, strengthening its infrastructure, and empowering the youth across various districts and rural regions.advertisementPM Modi, too, acknowledged the project's significance in a post on X. 'The 4-Lane Badvel-Nellore Corridor, whose construction has been approved by the Cabinet will benefit the development journey of Andhra Pradesh and generate several opportunities for the youth of the state,' he wrote in the post.A major highlight of the proposed corridor lies in its strategic logistical value. As per official data, the new alignment is expected to shorten the travel distance to Krishnapatnam Port located in the city of Thamminapatnam, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh by 34 km, bringing it down from 142 km to 108 km, offering a faster alternative to the existing Badvel-Nellore route, which often suffers from heavy traffic congestion.Written by Rahen Philip
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