RVNL bags ₹555 crore Vishakhapatnam port road project from NHAI

Railway public sector unit, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has bagged a ₹554.64 crore project from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for construction of six-lane road connectivity to the Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh.

“We are honoured to be awarded this prestigious project by NHAI, marking a significant milestone in RVNL’s expansion into the road infrastructure sector. This project will play a crucial role in strengthening Visakhapatnam’s port connectivity and enhancing transportation efficiency in Andhra Pradesh," said Pradeep Gaur, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), RVNL. 

"RVNL remains committed to executing infrastructure projects with the highest standards of quality, innovation, and sustainability,” Gaur added.

 "The project, awarded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is a significant step towards improving road infrastructure and port connectivity in the region. The Letter of Award (LOA) has recently been issued by NHAI. The awarded cost stands at ₹554.64 crore (excluding GST). The route is from Sabbavaram bypass (Anakapalli – Anandapuram corridor) to Sheelanagar junction (NH-516C), Andhra Pradesh," RVNL said in a release. 

"The project involves construction of a six-lane main road spanning 12.66 km, including an elevated section of 1.596 km. These structures will include underpasses, culverts, minor bridges, road over bridges (ROB), and road under bridges (RUB). The project follows a greenfield alignment to ensure efficient and seamless road connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port," RVNL said.

"The project will be completed within two years, with an operation and maintenance period of 15 years. The project will provide seamless road access to Visakhapatnam Port, improving freight movement efficiency and reducing travel time. It will also ease congestion in urban areas along the corridor through dedicated service roads and underpasses. Furthermore, the project is expected to boost economic growth by improving trade, logistics, and industrial activities in the region," the company said.