New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The Bengaluru-Vijayawada greenfield highway is expected to strengthen road connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, improve freight movement and support economic activity along its route. The six-lane, access-controlled highway is being developed as part of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor under the Centre's Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase II.

The proposed 342-343 km greenfield stretch runs from Kodikonda, near the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border, to Muppavaram near Addanki in Andhra Pradesh. The wider corridor also includes upgrades to existing roads, with the overall project estimated to cost around Rs.19,200 crore to Rs.19,320 crore.

The road journey between Bengaluru and Vijayawada curren...