Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Sets 2029 Deadline for Rs 1.40 Lakh Crore Highway Projects

• CM Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to complete national and state highway projects worth Rs 1.40 lakh crore by 2029.
• He emphasized expediting works by Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and National Highways Authority, aiming for stronger road networks to boost industry, agriculture, and commerce.
• Key projects include connecting major ports (Moolapeta, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Machilipatnam, Ramayapatnam, Krishnapatnam) with national highways and developing hinterland roads.
• National highway works worth Rs 42,194 crore are targeted for completion by December next year, with the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor by 2027.
• The state plans to construct 6,054 km of roads for Rs 2,500 crore, utilizing modern technologies like Danish fiber, waste plastic bitumen, and nano concrete, with a focus on maintenance and pothole-free roads.

Why It Matters: CM Chandrababu mandates the completion of Rs 1.40 lakh crore highway projects in AP by 2029 to boost economy.