Shri Nitin Gadkari says there are 70 projects underway in Andhra Pradesh totaling 2,014 kilometers worth Rs 33,540 Crore

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said there are currently 70 projects underway, totaling 2,014 kilometers and costing ₹33,540 Crore in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing Andhra Pradesh's Global Investment Summit 2023 at Visakhapatnam, he said efforts are being made to establish 5 Green Highways and 2 Expressways at a total cost of ₹32,430 Crore.

Shri Gadkari said during 2022-23 works costing ₹15,400 Crore have been awarded for a length of 777 kilometers across 27 projects. He said additionally, two Multimodal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) have been sanctioned in Visakhapatnam and Anantapur at a cost of ₹1,797 crore. These MMLPs will serve as a key hub for centralizing freight cargo consolidation in the region.

The length of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh has expanded significantly from 4,193 kilometers to 8,744 kilometers over the past eight and half years.

Today, the government is approving the 6-lane Vizag Port Highway on NH 16 near Bhogapuram with a length of 55 Km costing 6300 Crore. Furthermore, the focus remains on converting farmers to Urjadata while continuing to support them as Annadata, prioritizing swadeshi manufacturing and green energy.

The event was attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Finance Minister Shri Buggana Rajendranath Reddy, and Minister for Industry Shri Gudivada Amarnath.