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Expansion of National Highway 65 (NH-65), connecting Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Machilipatnam, is expected to begin in January 2027, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.
The tendering process for the project is expected to be completed by November 2026.
The expansion aims to improve road capacity and address rising traffic volumes along this crucial interstate transport and commercial corridor. Seventeen accident-prone black spots have been identified on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada stretch.
Although flyover construction is underway at some locations, the existing four-lane highway continues to face increasing traffic pressure.
The proposed six-plus-two-lane expansion is expected to improve road safety, reduce congestion and provide better connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The project is particularly important for passenger movement and commercial transportation between Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Machilipatnam.
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