National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has plan for an investment of Rs.75000 Crore towards development of about 3000 kms National Highways in the State of Andhra Pradesh. 18 works amounting to Rs. 4466 crore including 11 works amounting to Rs.1872 crore in the Rayalaseema region have been sanctioned by the Ministry under NH(O) and NHDP Phase-IV during 2016-17 for development of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh. Ministry allocated Rs. 700 crore under NH (O) and Rs. 1310 crore under NHDP Phase-IV during 2016-17 in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

This information was given by Minster of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Mansukh l. Mandaviya) in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

 

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