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342‑km Bengaluru‑Vijayawada Expressway Set to Cut Travel Time, Target 2027
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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Construction of a 342‑km greenfield expressway linking Bengaluru and Vijayawada is underway, with completion aimed for 2027. The project promises to slash travel time and upgrade existing roads.
A 342‑kilometre greenfield expressway between Bengaluru in Karnataka and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh is currently under construction. The corridor is designed to provide a direct link between the two major cities, bypassing congested routes that currently dominate the travel path.
The expressway is expected to cut the travel time between Bengaluru and Vijayawada by a significant margin, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers. By upgrading the existing road network along the route, the project aims to boost regional connectivity and support economic activity in both states.
Work on the highway is progressing through multiple phases, with the government allocating funds for land acquisition, design, and construction. The project is part of a broader strategy to improve infrastructure in the southern part of India.
Officials have set a target completion year of 2027, after which the expressway will be fully operational. The project is seen as a key development for trade and tourism between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The expressway is expected to cut the travel time between Bengaluru and Vijayawada by a significant margin, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers. By upgrading the existing road network along the route, the project aims to boost regional connectivity and support economic activity in both states.
Work on the highway is progressing through multiple phases, with the government allocating funds for land acquisition, design, and construction. The project is part of a broader strategy to improve infrastructure in the southern part of India.
Officials have set a target completion year of 2027, after which the expressway will be fully operational. The project is seen as a key development for trade and tourism between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.