Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressway

Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressway is a 181 km four- to six-lane expressway that connects Vijayawada and Hyderabad. It was opened for public in October 2012.[1] The project was undertaken by concessionaire "GMR Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressways Private Limited", a subsidiary of GMR Group on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) basis.[2] It is one of the busiest expressways in India. It is a part of National Highway 65, which connects Machilipatnam to Pune.[3]

విజయవాడ-హైదరాబాద్ ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్‌వే
Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressway
A view of a Toll Gate on Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressway near Nandigama, Andhra Pradesh
Route information
Maintained by GMR Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressways Private Limited
Length119 mi (181 km)
ExistedOctober 2012–present
Major junctions
West endORR, Hyderabad
 Suryapet
East endGollapudi, Vijayawada
Location
StatesAndhra Pradesh, Telangana
DistrictsKrishna, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Medchal–Malkajgiri, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad
TownsNandigama, Kodad, Chityala
VillagesParitala, Kanchikacherla,
Highway system

History

In early 2007, National Highways Authority of India have decided to expand the existing two-lane into four-lane of Vijayawada-Hyderabad section. The project has also been sanctioned in 2007. But, due to technical issues the project was delayed. Then in 2009, bids were announced by NHAI. Five bidders were finalised for the construction of the roadway.

GMR Group, one of the five bidders for the project got the bid at a concession period of 25 years. Later, GMR Group incorporated a subsidiary, GMR Vijayawada–Hyderabad Expressways Private Limited on 11 June 2009.[4] The project was completed under this subsidiary.

Constuction

The project was started on 22 March 2010 with an estimated cost ₹14.70 billion . The laying foundation ceremony was held at Narketpally attended by then Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Konijeti Rosaiah, Jaipal Reddy and Ratanjit Pratap Narain Singh.[5] Earlier, three toll gates were set-up, whereas now, there are four. The project was completed in October 2012.[6]

Importance

After the Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the expressway became a major roadway connecting Hyderabad, capital of Telangana and Amaravati (Vijayawada), capital of Andhra Pradesh. The expressway became a major hub for various businesses. Industrial parks, pharma sectors and other corridors were proposed by both Government of Telangana and Government of Andhra Pradesh.[7]

Exits
State Location
Andhra Pradesh Ibrahimpatnam
Telangana Narketpally
Telangana Chaderghat

See also

References
  1. Reporter, Staff (22 March 2010). "Work on Hyderabad-Vijayawada section of NH-9 to be over by October 2012". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. User, Super. "4/6 Laning Hyderabad – Vijayawada – Machilipatnam NH–9". www.nbmcw.com. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  3. Sanjai, P. R. (25 September 2015). "GMR Infra says payment delays on road projects were beyond its controls". mint. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  4. "GMR Infra to develop Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway". www.projectstoday.com. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  5. Reporter, Staff (22 March 2010). "Work on Hyderabad-Vijayawada section of NH-9 to be over by October 2012". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  6. 8 Aug, TNN / Updated:; 2012; Ist, 01:59. "Driving on Vijayawada-Hyderabad national highway to cost a bomb | Hyderabad News – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2021.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. TelanganaToday. "KTR writes to Gadkari, seeks Rs 500 cr for development of Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway". Telangana Today. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
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