Nitin Gadkari initiates Rs 29 bn NH projects in Tirupati

17 Jul 2023 CW Team

The foundation stone for three NH Projects was laid by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was mentioned that these projects have a combined length of 87 kilometres and a total cost of Rs 29 billion.

It was stated that the first project is the Naidupate-Turpu Kanupur Section of NH-71, which spans 35 km and requires an investment of Rs 13.99 billion. 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 9.09 billion. Lastly, the Thamminapatnam-Narikellapalle Section involves an extension of the Dedicated Port Road from Eupuru to Krishnapatnam Port on NH-516W and NH-67, with a length of 16 km and valued at Rs 6.10 billion.

Gadkari mentioned that these endeavours aimed to provide seamless and secure connectivity to Krishnapatnam Port, enabling faster accessibility to National Master Plan Nodes, Industrial Nodes, and SEZ at Nellore. He added that they would also 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. He further stated that under the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi, they remained fully committed to ensuring swift, seamless, and energy-efficient mobility across the entire nation.

Gadkari remarked that these projects would bolster tourism by establishing connections to popular attractions like the Nelapatu Bird Sanctuary and SHAR at Sriharikota. Importantly, they were also expected to generate substantial employment opportunities.

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