RVNL secures six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road

RVNL secures a contract worth Rs 554.64 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The contract involves the construction of a six-lane access-controlled connectivity road to the Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, a key infrastructure project that is expected to boost regional trade and transportation efficiency.

The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is a significant step towards improving road infrastructure and port connectivity in the region. The Letter of Award (LOA) has recently been issued by NHAI. The route is from Sabbavaram bypass (Anakapalli – Anandapuram corridor) to Sheelanagar junction (NH-516C), Andhra Pradesh.  The project involves construction of a six-lane main road spanning 12.66 km, including an elevated section of 1.596 km. These structures will include underpasses, culverts, minor bridges, road over bridges (ROB), and road under bridges (RUB). The project follows a greenfield alignment to ensure efficient and seamless road connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port. The project will be completed within two years, with an operation and maintenance period of 15 years. The project will provide seamless road access to Visakhapatnam Port, improving freight movement efficiency and reducing travel time. It will also ease congestion in urban areas along the corridor through dedicated service roads and underpasses. Furthermore, the project is expected to boost economic growth by improving trade, logistics, and industrial activities in the region.