Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor is designed to improve road connectivity between Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The 464 km six lane highway will pass through Odisha's Koraput and Nabarangpur districts, unlocking better links to markets in neighbouring states.

The project aims to make it easier for farmers and local artisans to transport their goods and materials to other markets. Improved connectivity could also help people travel to bigger cities for education, healthcare and employment.

Prakash Kumar, Project Director, NHAI, said, "The project will benefit three states. The total length of the economic corridor is 464 km, with 240 km passing through Odisha. The work in the Odisha section is aimed to b...