138-km Bhopal-Sagar Economic Corridor on the anvil
The 78th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), under the PM GatiShakti initiative, has evaluated 18 crucial road infrastructure projects ( globaltenders ) proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
These projects, across various states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar, align with the principles of integrated planning outlined in the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP), the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on 6 Sept.
Projects in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Madurai-Kollam ICR (Two Projects): This alignment is developed in two distinct projects as the road corridor is passing along two states i.e., Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This 4-lane corridor spans 129.92-km (68.30 km in Tamil Nadu and 61.62 km in Kerala) bcindia.com/en/trade-fair/ . These two projects aim to reduce travel distance and enhance connectivity between major economic hubs, directly benefiting industries and local economies. The corridor is expected to reduce travel distance by 10 km and double the average speed, which will significantly boost freight movement and reduce travel times conexpoconagg .
Madurai-Dhanushkodi Highway: This 46.67 km 4-lane stretch focuses on improving connectivity to major religious and tourist destinations and enhancing economic activities in the region sbi .
Chennai-Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry Corridor: This 46.05 km 4-lane project aimsto enhance the connectivity of coastal areas with economic corridors, crucial for boosting tourism and local industries meed.com/latest/tenders.
Improving the Alignment of Thoppur Ghat Section: A 6.60 km high capacity 8-lane road project in the hilly terrain in Tamil Nadu focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of a critical section known for traffic congestion sbi .
Projects in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
Belagavi Ring Road (NH848R): This 4-lane road spanning 75.39 km, aims to decongest urban traffic, reduce travel times, and enhance the connectivity of industrial hubs in Karnataka deutsche-boerse .
Tumkur Bypass: A 4-lane strategic bypass highway of 44.10 km aims to streamline traffic flow around Tumkur city, reduce congestion and enhance logistics efficiency bse .
Bhopal-Sagar Economic Corridor: A 4-lane 138.00 km road corridor designed to facilitate seamless connectivity across central Madhya Pradesh, supporting economic development ted.europa.eu/en/ .
Western Bypass of Gwalior City: This 4-lane 56.90 km bypass aims to improve urban mobility and reduce congestion in Gwalior, enhancing the region’s economic prospects nse .
Ayodhya Nagar Bypass: A 6-lane 16.44 km bypass designed to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh iba .
Projects in Maharashtra and Telangana
Ahmednagar-Solapur Corridor: A 4-lane 59.22 km road project aimed at improving connectivity in Maharashtra, supporting regional industrial growth sgx .
Talegaon-Chakan–Shikrapur Corridor: A 4-lane 54.00 km road project expected to streamline freight movement, benefiting industrial zones near Pune hkex .
Jagtial-Karimnagar Highways: This 4-lane road project in Telangana, covering a total of 58.87 km, is critical for enhancing state connectivity and supporting economic activities tataprojects .
Armoor-Jagtial-Mancherial Highway: This 4-lane 131.90 km road project extending the high-speed corridor of Jagtial-Karimnagar Highways in Telangana will enhance connectivity within the state and improve access to major markets and economic hubs english.sse.com.cn.
Projects in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar
Badvel-Nellore Corridor: This 4-lane highway spanning 108.13 km in Andhra Pradesh, this project will enhance connectivity between agricultural regions and markets, boosting the Agri-economy nhai.
Sambalpur Ring Road: This 4-lane road projects in Odisha admeasuring 35.38 km, is essential for reducing congestion and supporting industrial growth near economic nodes and the key ports in the region euronext .
Cuttack Paradip Corridor: This 4-lane highway spanning 86.79 km in Odisha is a critical connection for the economic nodes to the Paradip port, which also connects to the other high-capacity highways will play an important role in the socio-economic development of the region .
Bakarpur-Manikpur-Sahebgunj-Areraj-Bettiah Highway: A 4-lane 162.95 km greenfield road project in Bihar is focused on improving access to economic opportunities in densely populated regions scexpo .
The NPG evaluated all 18 projects based on the principles of PM GatiShakti: integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronized implementation http://mahindra.com.
These projects are anticipated to play pivotal roles in nation-building by integrating various modes of transport and providing substantial socio-economic benefits, thereby contributing to the overall development of the regions, said the Ministry nasdaq . Fiinews.com
