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Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway to Become Six-Lane Expressway

The Central Government has sanctioned a Rs 71 billion project to upgrade the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway (NH-65) into a six-lane expressway. Spanning 161.5 km from Sangareddy to Choutuppal, this expansion aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety, particularly in accident-prone areas like Nalgonda, Suryapet, and Nandigama.Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy emphasized the project's role in boosting regional connectivity and economic development. He highlighted that Telangana's national highway network has more than doubled over the past decade, growing from 2,500 km..

Centre Approves 56 New Highway Amenities in Gujarat

The Central Government has approved the development of 501 Wayside Amenities (WSAs) along national highways and expressways across India, with 56 of these facilities planned for Gujarat. This initiative aims to enhance the travel experience by providing essential services such as parking, electric vehicle charging stations, clean restrooms, food courts, and basic medical assistance at intervals of 40 to 60 kilometres along major highways. Currently, 94 WSAs are operational nationwide, including nine in Gujarat. The government plans to increase the total number of WSAs to over 700 by 2029, pro..

Mumbai's SCLR Extension Nears Completion

The Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension in Mumbai is nearing completion, promising to significantly enhance east-west connectivity across the city. This infrastructure project, managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), aims to provide a signal-free corridor between the Eastern and Western Express Highways, thereby reducing travel time and alleviating traffic congestion.A notable feature of the SCLR extension is a 215-meter-long cable-stayed bridge that stands 25 meters above the Western Express Highway. This bridge incorporates Orthotropic Steel Deck (OS..