India is witnessing a surge in tourism and economic growth, driven by the rapid development of expressways and infrastructure projects. Among these initiatives is the proposed Hyderabad-Machilipatnam Port expressway, which is set to become the country's widest expressway once approved.
Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, has already approached Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to advocate for the project's approval. Reddy emphasized the absence of a port in Telangana, highlighting the necessity for a road to facilitate the transportation of goods from various cities to ports. In response, Gadkari indicated that a team of officials would be dispatched to Hyderabad to conduct a feasibility study. A review meeting involving the National Highway Authority of India and officials from both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is scheduled for September 22.
During discussions, Chief Minister Reddy pointed out that the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill includes provisions for constructing an expressway linking the capitals of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This proposed expressway aims to fulfill that provision and, if approved, will surpass the existing Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, making it the widest expressway in India.
The greenfield expressway is designed to feature 12 lanes and will stretch 330 kilometers, connecting key locations such as Machilipatnam and Amaravati.