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Bengaluru to Beach in 3 Hours: New Expressway to Transform Weekend Getaways

The Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway is a greenfield project, meaning it is built on an entirely new alignment through previously undeveloped land. Image: Canva

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News18•24-02-2026, 14:52

Bengaluru to Beach in 3 Hours: New Expressway to Transform Weekend Getaways

•Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway (NE-7) aims to cut travel time to closest beach to 3 hours, transforming weekend getaways.
•The 263-km expressway, a PM Gati Shakti initiative, is slated for full public launch in early 2027.
•Project progress: Karnataka segment 100% complete, Andhra Pradesh 92%, but Tamil Nadu lags at 80% due to contractor issues and environmental factors.
•Designed for 120 kmph, the 4-lane access-controlled road will serve as the backbone for the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.
•Features include 17 major flyovers, 41 underpasses, and a 30-acre 'Way-Side Amenity' with a trauma center and helipad.

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