Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Government Approves Major Highway Expansion Projects
The central government has approved plans to widen a part of National Highway 326 in Odisha, which will help people in tribal districts access schools, hospitals, and jobs more easily.
In Andhra Pradesh, there are plans to expand National Highways in the Krishna district, including making NH-65 into six lanes and upgrading NH-216 into a four-lane highway.
These projects will cost a lot of money but will make travel faster and safer, help industries, and make tourism better.
The government is also working to connect these roads to important places like ports and Amaravati, ensuring that the regions grow economically.
All these changes are expected to be completed soon, making life better for the people living in these areas.
Centre approves widening of the Mohana-Koraput section of NH 326 in Odisha at a cost of Rs 1,526.21 crore.
Project aims to improve all-weather connectivity in tribal districts of Koraput, Rayagada, and Gajapati.
Expected to enhance access to education, healthcare, markets, and employment opportunities.
National Highway expansion programme in Krishna district planned to integrate port, industrial development, and tourism.
Proposals worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore drawn up for the expansion of National Highways in Krishna district.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra, local representatives
- What
- Approval and planning of major highway expansion projects in Odisha and Krishna district
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned) and Friday (review meeting)
- Where
- Odisha (tribal districts of Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati) and Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve all-weather connectivity, accelerate economic activity, enhance road safety, contribute to inclusive development, and boost tourism
- Project 1
- Widening of NH 326 (Mohana-Koraput section)
- Project 2
- Expansion of NH-65 into six lanes
- Project 3
- Upgrade of NH-216 into a four-lane highway
- Estimated Cost 1
- Rs 1,526.21 crore (NH 326)
- Estimated Cost 2
- Rs 1,900 crore (Machilipatnam–Vijayawada road)
- Total Proposals
- Rs 35,000 crore (Krishna district)
- Key Officials
- PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister Kollu Ravindra
- Expected Benefits
- Improved connectivity, economic activity, road safety, inclusive development, tourism boost
