The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reviewed the safety measures being implemented in the Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor project. NHAI officials indicated a focus on modern traffic management, improved road engineering, and safety provisions.
These efforts are intended to ensure the smooth and secure movement of vehicles, Kumar stated. He emphasized that providing commuters with a safe, comfortable, and trouble-free journey is their primary concern.
Officials explained that advanced technology and contemporary engineering solutions are being adopted to enhance road safety, optimize traffic flow, and reduce travel duration.
This 465-km greenfield economic corridor is under development as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana. The project's estimated cost is approximately Rs 16,500 crore.
The corridor connects Abhanpur, near Raipur in Chhattisgarh, with Sabbavaram, near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Its route traverses through Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
The Odisha segment of the corridor spans about 240 km. This section links Nabarangpur with Koraput and extends towards the Andhra Pradesh border.
