Cuttack The Raipur-Visakhapatnam Expressway is a 464-km-long expressway under Bharatmala Project Phase-1. It aims to enhance connectivity between Central and North Indian cities and the East Coast Economic Corridor.
Key Highlights of the Expressway:
Travel Time Reduction: From 14 hours to just 7 hours
Distance Reduction: From 595 km to 464 km (saving 131 km)
Route: Starts from Kurud (Chhattisgarh) to Visakhapatnam Fort (Andhra Pradesh)
Interconnected National Highways:
NH-30
NH-34
NH-539
NH-44 (Yamuna Expressway)
This expressway is a landmark infrastructure project under Bharatmala Pariyojna, spearheaded by MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways), Government of India. It is expected to boost trade, economic growth, and connectivity between eastern and central India.
