NHAI invites bids for VUPs on Aurangabad-Karodi section

24 Jan 2024 CW Team

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for construction of vehicular underpass (VUPs) on Aurangabad-Karodi Section of NH-52 in Maharashtra.

The scope of work entails development of VUPs at km 317.400 (at Sahjapur Junction) on Aurangabad-Karodi Section of NH-52 and at km 349.350 (at Galle Borgaon Bypass), at km 366.250 (at start of Kannad Bypass) & at km 371.454 (at end of Kannad Bypass) on Karodi-Telwadi Section of NH-52 in the state.

The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract is valued at Rs 155.12 crore. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months with a 10-year maintenance period.

The due date to submit the bid is 14 February, 2024.

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