Coming up for bids: Rs.1,399cr Naidupate-Turpu Kanupur Section of NH-71
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has laid the foundation stone for Rs.2,900 crore National Highway projects at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, to provide connectivity to Krishnapatnam Port, accessibility to National Master Plan Nodes, Industrial Nodes, and SEZ at Nellore
The first undertaking is the Naidupate-Turpu Kanupur Section of NH-71, spanning 35 km and requiring an investment of Rs.1,399 crore.
The second project is the Chillakuru Cross-Krishnapatnam Port South Gate Section via Turpu Kanupur on NH-516W, covering a distance of 36 km and valued at Rs.909 crore.
The third is Thamminapatnam-Narikellapalle Section – an extension of the Dedicated Port Road from Eupuru to Krishnapatnam Port on NH-516W and NH-67. The 16 km is valued at Rs.610 crore.
Gadkari said these combined 87-km NHs endeavors aim to provide seamless and secure connectivity to Krishnapatnam Port, enabling faster accessibility to National Master Plan Nodes, Industrial Nodes, and SEZ at Nellore.
Additionally, they will enhance the safety and convenience of devotees traveling to religious destinations such as the Shri Balaji Temple in Tirupati and the Shri Shiva Temple in Srikalahasti.
These projects will bolster tourism by establishing connections to popular attractions like the Nelapatu Bird Sanctuary and SHAR at Sriharikota. Fiinews.com
