Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway Contractor Name & Details Of Raipur Vizag Economic Corridor

Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway Contractor Name & Details Of Raipur Vizag Economic Corridor

The Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway (NH-130CD), which is part of the Raipur Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor (EC-15), is a planned greenfield, access-controlled, 464.66 kilometer (288-mile) long, 6-lane expressway that runs through the Red corridor in the Indian states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. It travels from Durg to Boriguma between NH-30 and NH-130C, then east of NH-26 to Sunabeda, and then west of NH-26 to Visakhapatnam (Vizianagaram). Before concluding at Visakhapatnam Port, it connects Raipur, Kurud, Dhamtari, Kanker, Kondagaon, Koraput, and Sabbavaram.

It is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana and connects Vizianagaram to the East Coast Economic Corridor (Kolkata to Kanyakumari). The existing NH-30-NH-34-NH-539-NH-44-Yamuna Expressway connects Raipur to cities throughout central and northern India, including Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Damoh, and Jabalpur.

The Raipur – Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor (NH-130CD & EC-15), also known as the Raipur – Vizag Expressway, is a 464.66 kilometer NHAI-approved six-lane access-controlled highway that runs through Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will fund the construction of this greenfield corridor as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I program, with the primary goal of improving freight movement efficiency and increasing exports.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared by YONGMA Engineering Co. Ltd. – Arkitechno Consultants.

After successful completion of Raipur Vizag Project, the distance between Raipur and Vizag will be reduced from 590 to 464 kilometers, and the journey duration will be reduced from 14 to around 7 hours.

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Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway Salient Features

• Total Estimated Project Cost: Rs. 20,000 crore
• Project Total Length: 464.662 km
• Pavement Type : Flexible / Perpetual
• No of Lanes: 6
• Right of Way: 60 Mts
• Deadline: 2024
• Owner : National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
• Project Model Type : Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

Currently the distance between Raipur & Visakhapatnam from existing highway is around 560 Kms and to cover this distance it takes somewhere around 13-14 Hours. Raipur Vizag Access Controlled Expressway is designed in such a way that vehicles can travel with upto 100 KmPH &  after successful completion of the project, the distance between Raipur and Visakhapatnam will reduce by around 100 Kms  leading to faster mobility and accessibility.

With help of this Expressway, the current transportation & logistics time between Raipur – Vizag will reduce subsequently to just 6-7 Hours and this will ultimately save the fuel &  freight cost. In addition to this, out of the 35 Multimodal Logistics Park proposed under Bharatmala Pariyojana, 1 MMLP is proposed near Raipur Vizag Expressway in Visakhapatnam.

Under this Expressway Project, there is a proposal of construction of 2 Tunnels of length 3.50 Kms & 1.5 Kms in Sunki Ghati / Valley of  Orissa State.

Current Status of Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway

Construction of some packages has begun on the  site & Tendering for some packages is underway for the expressway’s construction. The majority of the project’s detailed project report (DPR) has been completed, and land acquisition, forest clearance, and environmental clearance are all in various levels of approval.

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Route Map of Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway (Raipur Vizag Expressway)

The Raipur Vizag Economic Corridor project begins at Abhanpur, near Raipur, and concludes in Sabbavaram, near Vizag (Andhra Pradesh). The highway would run through the states of Chhattisgarh (124.611 km), Odisha (262.211 km), and Andhra Pradesh (99.629 km).

Interactive Route Map of Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway

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Tenders & Contractors of Raipur Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor ( Raipur Vizag Expressway)

In total, for the construction work the expressway is divided into 19 packages. Out of which 4 packages are in Chhattisgarh state,  11 Packages are in Orissa State & 4 Packages are in Andhra Pradesh state.

Package	Contractor of Raipur Vizag Expressway
CG-1: Abhanpur to Magerlod (km 00.000 to km 42.852)	Shalimar Corp
CG-2: Sargi to Basanwahi (km 42.800 to km 99.500)	Dilip Buildcon Ltd. is lowest bidder
CG-3: Basanwahi to Marangpuri (km 99.500 to km 124.661)	KMV Project is lowest bidder
OD-1: Dhanara (Odisha/Chhattisgarh Border) to Hatibena (km 124.611 to km 146.500)	NKC Projects is the lowest bidder
OD-2: Hatibena to Badakumari (km 146.500 to km 179.000)	Barbrik is the lowest bidder
OD-3: Badakumari to Karki (km 179.000 to km 226.500)	Adani Transport is the lowest bidder
OD-4: Karki to Kaliagura (km 226.500 to km 249.000)	NKC Project is lowest bidder
OD-5: Boriguma to Dasamantpur (km 249.000 to km 293.000)	HG Infra Engg is the lowest bidder at Rs. 1338.27 cr
OD-6: Koraput to Pattangi (km 293.000 to km 338.500)	HG Infra Engg is the lowest bidder at Rs. 958.98 cr
OD-7: Baraja to Kandili	DRA Infracon is the lowest bidder
OD-8: Kandili to Tumbigura	Max Infra (India) is lowest bidder
OD-9: Scope Unknown	Tender Notice is Pending
OD-10: Scope Unknown	Tender Notice is Pending
OD-11: Scope Unknown	Tender Notice is Pending
AP Package -1: Aluru to Jakkuva (km 365.033 to km 396.800)	HG Infra is the lowest bidder
AP Package -2: Jakkuva to Korlam (km 396.800 to km 421.100)	NKC Projects is lowest bidder
AP Package -3: Korlam to Kantakapalle (km 421.100 to km 445.100)	PSK Infrastructure &Projects is lowest bidder
AP Package -4: Kantakapalle to Sabbavaram (km 445.100 to km 464.662)	NKC Project is lowest bidder

Further updates pertaining to the Raipur Visakhapatnam Expressway / Raipur Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor / Raipur Vizag Expressway will be added here time to time.

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