MoRTH launches two road projects in Andhra Pradesh

Union Transport Minister has laid the foundation stones for two road construction projects as a part of NH-16, a 30-km long 6-lane bypass road, from Chinna Avutapalli to Gollapudi. The projects, which have been bagged by Megha Engineering, will drastically reduce the distance between Hyderabad – Kolkata - Chennai. Before this, vehicles from Hyderabad and Kolkata travelling to Chennai had to go via Vijayawada town but after the completion of this bypass road, vehicles from Hyderabad and Kolkata can go directly to Chennai. Another road project includes NH-71 between Nayudupeta and Renigunta route, a single lane road facing frequent traffic jams. MEIL is constructing a 57-km long 6-lane road which will make travelling to holy place Tirumala more convenient and also travelling towards Chennai, Bangalore, Renigunta Airport and Srikalahasti Temple will be eased. As part of the NH project, MEIL is also constructing a bypass on Nayudupeta, Renigunta, Srikalahasti and Yerpedu route.