Raipur-Visakhapatnam Corridor to Finish by Dec 2026, Cutting Travel to 5 Hours

• The six-lane Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor is slated for completion by December 2026.
• The 465-kilometre Greenfield highway will connect Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
• It will reduce travel time from 12 hours to 5 hours and shorten the route by 132 km.
• Costing Rs 16,482 crore, the project aims to boost exports, trade, and supply chain efficiency by linking industries to Visakhapatnam Port.
• The corridor passes through tribal and remote districts, providing quicker access to markets, jobs, and services, and has significantly increased local land values.

Why It Matters: New corridor slashes travel time, boosts trade, and fuels regional economic growth.