Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu thanked Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for the approval on Friday. ₹570 crore for a six-lane external road to connect Machalipatnam port with the national highway network.
Andhra Chief Minister thanked Gadkari for the ₹570 crore Machilipatnam port connectivity projectNaidu said the project reflects the Centre’s strong focus on improving connectivity with existing and greenfield ports, noting that the new corridor will play an important role in connecting the hinterland with ports and reducing logistics costs for industries and exporters.
“Thank you Godkari for your continued support in improving the national highway network in Andhra Pradesh. We are happy to see the focus on connectivity to existing and greenfield ports,” Naidu said in a post on ‘X’, replying to the Union minister.
The chief minister assured full cooperation from the state government for expeditious execution of national highway works, noting that improved road infrastructure would spur economic growth and create new employment opportunities.
Gadkari had earlier announced that the central government had given its approval ₹570 crore for construction of a six-lane external port link road connecting the junction of NH-65 and NH-216 with the Machilipatnam Bypass section of NH-216 to Machilipatnam Port.
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The Union Minister said the project will provide direct and seamless connectivity between the Machalipatnam port and the National Highway corridor, significantly reducing freight transit time and easing traffic congestion.
“We have approved an allocation ₹573.77 crore for construction of a 6-lane external port link road to connect the junction of NH-65 and NH-216 with the Machilipatnam bypass section of NH-216 to Machilipatnam port,” Gadkari said in a post on ‘X’.
He noted that the approved works include a six-lane main carriageway, service road, three flyovers and an overpass-cum-railway overbridge, which will enhance overall logistics efficiency in the region.
The connectivity initiative is expected to strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s maritime infrastructure and support the state’s efforts to emerge as a major trade and manufacturing hub on the east coast.
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