Travel quicker with Bengaluru- Chennai Expressway: Greenfield Expressway
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Travel quicker with Bengaluru- Chennai Expressway: Greenfield Expressway

Bengaluru- Chennai expressway aims to connect two capitals within a short period. It is one of the projects by Central Government, planning to build 12 world-class expressways. The expressway is a part of Greenfield Alignment and is being executed by Public-Private Partnership (PPP). It is developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana program and is owned by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).

 

Initially there were two roads connecting Bengaluru and Chennai- one via Hosakote at a distance of 335km and another via Electronic City of 372km. The Greenfield expressway is built between these two roads at a stretch of 262km. It is a 6 lane road encompassing a closed tunnel system with an access-controlled expressway. Usually, the Bengaluru- Chennai route witnessed 9500 vehicles every day, so the Greenfield project is believed to reduce traffic to a great extent. 

 

With a budget of 17,900 crores, Bengaluru- Chennai Expressway is a route aligned to connect Hoskote in Karnataka to Sriperumbudur in Chennai. The land acquisition required for this is 2650 hectares. The corridor will reduce the travel time from 6-7 hours to only 4 hours. The permissible speed limit on this road is 120km/hour, which will cut down a distance of 80km between both cities.

 

The Greenfield Expressway will pass through three states, starting from Hosakote and passing through Malur in Karnataka, further to V Kota and Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh, and finally to Gudiyatam, Arakkonam, and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. It covers a total distance of 75.64km in Karnataka, 88.30 km in Andhra Pradesh, and 98.32km in Tamil Nadu. The route also passes through three districts of Tamil Nady, namely Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Vellore. The corridor tends to transit through several irrigation wells, canals, and other water bodies. It is executed into 5 phases, where it is segregated as per the location:

Phase I: Bengaluru to Kolar

Phase II: Kolar to Palamaner

Phase III: Palamaner to Chitoor

Phase IV: Chitoor to Kancheepuram

Phase V: Kancheepuram to Sriperumbudur


The project drives using Hybrid Annuity Model for its function, and the estimated preconstruction expenses in 2018 were around 1,370 crores. The design of the corridor is carried out meticulously considering various aspects. The right of way will spread up to 90m wide with the proposed carriageway of dimension 2 X 7.5m. The corridor comprises 162 bridges, 143 culverts, and 17 flyovers along with 4 railway crossings.


Apart from curtailing traffic and reducing the travel time, this project harbors some other features as well. As part of the fine amenities, the project includes; traffic safety devices, enhanced signage, with a superior traffic management system. It will also have an underpass designed specifically for vehicles, pedestrians, and cattle. Greenfield Expressway will promote a mega industrial zone between these two cities. As per the plan, this will have a Chennai- Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), which aims to stand as a sustainable manufacturing hub. It will bring up to 22million jobs in the next 20 years.

 

Slashing the conventional tedious route will avail a tranquil experience. Bengaluru- Chennai Expressway will be a turning point of the region with its progressive development; hence the country is on its way to another achievement!

Bengaluru- Chennai expressway aims to connect two capitals within a short period. It is one of the projects by Central Government, planning to build 12 world-class expressways. The expressway is a part of Greenfield Alignment and is being executed by Public-Private Partnership (PPP). It is developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana program and is owned by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).   Initially there were two roads connecting Bengaluru and Chennai- one via Hosakote at a distance of 335km and another via Electronic City of 372km. The Greenfield expressway is built between these two roads at a stretch of 262km. It is a 6 lane road encompassing a closed tunnel system with an access-controlled expressway. Usually, the Bengaluru- Chennai route witnessed 9500 vehicles every day, so the Greenfield project is believed to reduce traffic to a great extent.    With a budget of 17,900 crores, Bengaluru- Chennai Expressway is a route aligned to connect Hoskote in Karnataka to Sriperumbudur in Chennai. The land acquisition required for this is 2650 hectares. The corridor will reduce the travel time from 6-7 hours to only 4 hours. The permissible speed limit on this road is 120km/hour, which will cut down a distance of 80km between both cities.   The Greenfield Expressway will pass through three states, starting from Hosakote and passing through Malur in Karnataka, further to V Kota and Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh, and finally to Gudiyatam, Arakkonam, and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. It covers a total distance of 75.64km in Karnataka, 88.30 km in Andhra Pradesh, and 98.32km in Tamil Nadu. The route also passes through three districts of Tamil Nady, namely Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Vellore. The corridor tends to transit through several irrigation wells, canals, and other water bodies. It is executed into 5 phases, where it is segregated as per the location: Phase I: Bengaluru to Kolar Phase II: Kolar to Palamaner Phase III: Palamaner to Chitoor Phase IV: Chitoor to Kancheepuram Phase V: Kancheepuram to Sriperumbudur The project drives using Hybrid Annuity Model for its function, and the estimated preconstruction expenses in 2018 were around 1,370 crores. The design of the corridor is carried out meticulously considering various aspects. The right of way will spread up to 90m wide with the proposed carriageway of dimension 2 X 7.5m. The corridor comprises 162 bridges, 143 culverts, and 17 flyovers along with 4 railway crossings. Apart from curtailing traffic and reducing the travel time, this project harbors some other features as well. As part of the fine amenities, the project includes; traffic safety devices, enhanced signage, with a superior traffic management system. It will also have an underpass designed specifically for vehicles, pedestrians, and cattle. Greenfield Expressway will promote a mega industrial zone between these two cities. As per the plan, this will have a Chennai- Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), which aims to stand as a sustainable manufacturing hub. It will bring up to 22million jobs in the next 20 years.   Slashing the conventional tedious route will avail a tranquil experience. Bengaluru- Chennai Expressway will be a turning point of the region with its progressive development; hence the country is on its way to another achievement!

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Railway stations in Prayagraj undergo major passenger facility expansion

The Railway Board Chairman and CEO, Satish Kumar, conducted an extensive inspection on Saturday alongside the General Manager of Northern Railway and the officiating General Manager of North Central Railway. Their visit focused on various ongoing projects at multiple stations across the Northern and North Central Railway zones, with particular attention to enhancing facilities for the upcoming Maha Kumbh. During the inspection, Chairman Kumar reviewed the construction of a vital bridge over the River Ganga, specifically between Jhunsi and Prayagraj Rambagh. This bridge is expected to significa..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Madurai-Thoothukudi broad gauge line works under review

The construction of the Madurai-Thoothukudi broad gauge line, which includes the crucial Melmarudur-Tiruparankundram project, is currently under careful review. This update comes from Southern Railway's assistant public information officer, J Kumarasubramanian, following an RTI inquiry made by a concerned citizen, Dayanand Krishnan. The new broad gauge line is projected to cover a total length of 143.5 km, with the initial 18 km stretch between Milavittan and Melmarudur completed and sanctioned by the Commission of Railway Safety on March 8, 2022. While substantial progress has been made on t..

Next Story
Real Estate

DLF expects Rs 26,000 cr from super luxury project in Gurugram

Realty giant DLF is projecting impressive revenue of Rs 26,000 crore from its newly unveiled super-luxury project, The Dahlias, situated in the heart of Gurugram. Ashok Tyagi, the Managing Director of DLF, shared these insights during a recent conference call with market analysts, highlighting the project's potential amidst rising demand for high-end residential properties. The Dahlias project spans an expansive 17 acres and is set to feature approximately 420 ultra-luxury apartments, each boasting a minimum size of 10,300 square feet. This ambitious development has already garnered significan..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000