The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to build an 18-kilometer link road connecting the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway with the Bengaluru–Kolar Highway (NH 75). The move aims to improve regional employment opportunities and strengthen the transport network The completed stretch currently has 1,800 to.
2,000 vehicles daily, and traffic is expected to rise with improved access and connectivity. The proposed link will enhance traffic flow, enable toll collection, and stimulate economic growth The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to construct an 18-kilometer link road connecting the Bengaluru–Chennai.
Expressway with the Bengaluru–Kolar Highway (NH-75). This initiative aims to enhance connectivity for commuters traveling towards Andhra Pradesh, particularly to towns like Chittoor and Tirupati. The proposed link road is expected to streamline travel by providing a direct route between the expressway and NH-75, reducing.
The project is estimated to cost around ₹220 crore and is part of NHAI’s broader reliance on narrow village roads currently used by motorists. This development is anticipated to improve traffic flow and safety for travelers. efforts to bolster regional infrastructure. By facilitating smoother transit between major highways, the road.
Additionally, the improved connectivity may pave the way for the implementation of toll collection on the expressway, as it would offer a more comprehensive and is poised to support economic growth in the region. accessible route for long-distance travelers. This strategic and infrastructure development underscores NHAI’s.
commitment to enhancing transportation networks supporting regional development through improved highway connectivity The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to construct an 18-kilometer link road to connect the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway with the Bengaluru–Kolar Highway.
Currently, a 68-kilometer stretch of the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway, from Hoskote to Bethamangala near Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), is operational within Karnataka. However, due to the absence of seamless end-to-end connectivity, users are forced to navigate through narrow village roads beyond Bethamangala.
To address this gap, NHAI plans to upgrade existing local and district roads near Sundarapalya and Mulbagal, thereby integrating the expressway effectively with NH-75. This development is expected to provide a seamless commuters and potentially justify the introduction of toll collection on the completed stretch.
An NHAI official stated, “While the expressway is open, it lacks full connectivity. People exiting at Bethamangala often take village roads to reach their destinations. By improving those roads and linking them with NH-75, we can provide smoother access and increase the number of users (NH-75) This initiative aims to enhance connectivity for commuters traveling towards Andhra Pradesh, particularly to towns.
Currently, the partially operational expressway witnesses daily usage of 1,800 to like Chittoor and Tirupati. 2,000 vehicles, a number expected to rise once full implement safety measures and NHAI to connectivity is established. Officials believe this will also support the future introduction of toll collection wheelers have been reported.
Additionally, despite prohibitions, two-wheelers have been reported using the using the expressway, prompting local police to implement safety measures and NHAI to strengthen access control at entry point The proposed link would upgrade local roads near Sundarapalya providing a seamless route networks and supporting.
This strategic infrastructure development underscores NHAI’s commitment to enhancing transportation networks and supporting regional development through improved highway connectivity The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to construct an 18-kilometer link road connecting the Bengaluru–Chennai.
Expressway with the Bengaluru–Kolar Highway (NH-75). This initiative aims to enhance connectivity for commuters traveling towards Andhra Pradesh, particularly to towns like Chittoor and Tirupati. Currently, motorists exiting the expressway at Bethamangala rely on narrow village roads to reach their destinations.
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