What is the status of the Chennai-Bengaluru greenfield expressway project and when is it expected to be completed

Gadkari has provided an update on the Chennai-Bengaluru greenfield expressway project. Discuss the current status and the expected completion date.
The Chennai-Bengaluru greenfield expressway project, also known as the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), is currently in progress. Here are the current updates and the expected completion date:
  • The project is being undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and has been divided into several phases.
  • As of now, the project is in the preliminary stages, including land acquisition and feasibility studies.
  • The expressway is estimated to be around 262 kilometers long and will connect the major cities of Chennai and Bengaluru.
  • It is expected to be a six-lane access-controlled expressway with provisions for future expansion.
  • The project aims to enhance connectivity, boost trade, and promote the industrial development of the region. It will also help alleviate congestion on the existing Chennai-Bengaluru highway.
  • The completion date for the Chennai-Bengaluru expressway project has not been specified but is expected to be several years away, given the scale of the project and various processes involved.
Overall, the project is underway, and significant progress is being made, but it will take time before the expressway is fully completed and operational.
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