RVNL secures NHAI project worth Rs 554.64 crore for six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road

ANI March 27, 2025 126 views

RVNL has secured a Rs 554.64 crore NHAI project to construct a six-lane road connecting to Visakhapatnam Port. The project includes a 12.66 km main road, elevated sections, and service roads to ease congestion. It will be completed in two years, followed by a 15-year maintenance period. The initiative aims to boost freight movement and regional economic growth.

"We are honored to be awarded this prestigious project by NHAI, marking a significant milestone in RVNL’s expansion into the road infrastructure sector." – Pradeep Gaur, CMD, RVNL
New Delhi, March 27: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a major road infrastructure project by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road in Andhra Pradesh.

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RVNL awarded Rs 554.64 crore NHAI project

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12.66 km six-lane road with 1.596 km elevated section

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2-year completion timeline with 15-year maintenance

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Enhances Visakhapatnam Port connectivity and trade efficiency

The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is a significant step towards improving road infrastructure and port connectivity in the region. As per the official statement of RVNL, the Letter of Award (LOA) has recently been issued by NHAI. The awarded cost stands at Rs 554.64 crore (excluding GST).

The route is from Sabbavaram bypass (Anakapalli - Anandapuram corridor) to Sheelanagar junction (NH-516C), Andhra Pradesh.

As per the officials, the project involves the construction of a six-lane main Road spanning 12.66 km, including an elevated section of 1.596 km, service roads of 22.26 km and 93 structures. 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.

It is also informed that the project will be completed within 2 years, with an operation and maintenance period of 15 years.

Commenting on this achievement, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of RVNL, Pradeep Gaur, said, "We are honored to be awarded this prestigious project by NHAI, marking a significant milestone in RVNL's expansion into the road infrastructure sector."

"This project will play a crucial role in strengthening Visakhapatnam's port connectivity and enhancing transportation efficiency in Andhra Pradesh. RVNL remains committed to executing infrastructure projects with the highest standards of quality, innovation and sustainability," Gaur added.

Notably, 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.

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RVNL NHAI Visakhapatnam Port Andhra Pradesh infrastructure Six-lane road project Hybrid Annuity Mode
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