Hyderabad – In a significant boost to infrastructure development in the southern states, the Centre has sanctioned a total of Rs 1,014 crore for various road and highway projects in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This move is expected to enhance connectivity, improve road safety, and reduce congestion in the region. In Telangana, a notable allocation of Rs 516 crore has been approved for the construction of a 14 km, 4-lane bypass around Nalgonda Town.
This new bypass will connect the Nakrekal to Nagarjuna Sagar section of NH 565, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in Nalgonda and streamline travel between these key locations. Union Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, also announced a significant investment of Rs 400 crore for the development of 13 state roads, which will cover a total of 200.06 km under the Centre for Research in International Finance (CRIF) scheme for Andhra Pradesh.
This funding will play a crucial role in enhancing the road network in the state. Furthermore, an additional Rs 98 crore has been allocated for the construction of a 4-lane Sankar Vilas Road Over Bridge (ROB) on the Guntur-Nallapadu railway section in Guntur district. This project, funded under the CRIF Setu Bandhan scheme for 2024-25, is anticipated to improve traffic flow and safety in the area. Notably, the Centre also approved Rs 557 crore for a vital 4-laning project on a 9.6 km stretch from Ponda to Bhoma on NH-748 in Goa.
This segment serves as the missing link between existing four-lane sections from Khandepar to Ponda and the Ribandar bypass, facilitating better inter-state traffic from Karnataka and improved access to Dabolim Airport and Mormugao Port via NH-566 and NH-66. With heavy congestion and frequent accidents reported on this stretch, the 4-laning initiative is set to address these concerns by decongesting the area and eliminating four identified accident black spots. The approval of these substantial funds marks a pivotal moment for the road infrastructure in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa, promising significant improvements in connectivity and safety for all road users.
