Raipur-Vishakhapatnam Corridor: Economic Boost, Wildlife Protection, Reduced Travel
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News18•29-01-2026, 06:45
Raipur-Vishakhapatnam Corridor: Economic Boost, Wildlife Protection, Reduced Travel
- •NHAI announces 464 km Raipur-Vishakhapatnam Economic Corridor, Chhattisgarh's first 6-lane access-controlled expressway.
- •The Rs 16,491 crore project aims to cut travel time to seven hours, boost business, and enhance connectivity to industrial hubs and Vishakhapatnam Port.
- •It will improve connectivity for tribal and backward areas in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, starting from Jhanki village in Raipur district.
- •NHAI has incorporated Animal Overpasses, Underpasses, monkey canopies, and Traffic Impact Attenuators to protect wildlife and reduce road fatalities.
- •Features a 2.79 km twin-tube tunnel through Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh's first road tunnel, designed for minimal ecological impact and rapid transport.
Why It Matters: The Raipur-Vishakhapatnam Economic Corridor promises economic growth, reduced travel, and significant wildlife protection.
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