GMR Infrastructure Ltd has started commercial operations of the Hyderabad- Vijayawada section of National Highway 9 and the Hungund – Hospet section of National Highway 13.

With the commencement of these two projects, the Group now has a portfolio of eight operating highways. While the Hyderabad-Vijayawada section is expected to generate revenue in the range of Rs 75-80 lakh a day, the Hungund-Hospet section is likely to generate Rs 18-20 lakh/day.

The Hyderabad – Vijayawada project was awarded through an international competitive bidding by NHAI on a DBFOT basis with a concession period of 25 years including a construction period of 2.5 years.

The four-laning of the 181.5 km stretch has been completed as per requirements and also opened for traffic.

A distance of 260 km will be covered in less than 5 hours compared to 6 to 8 hours earlier.

Six new bypasses have been developed around the towns of Narketpally, Nakrekal, Kodad, Akupamula, Sher Mohammed Peta and Navabpet.

Construction of the flyovers, vehicular underpasses, pedestrian underpasses at various locations and bypasses listed above not only provide faster connectivity but also enhances safety and fuel efficiency of vehicles significantly reducing accidents, travel time and vehicle operating costs.

Other facilities include service roads on urban stretches of Chittyala, Choutapal, and Suryapet, Truck lay byes, Bus bays with shelters and Rest areas for road users.

Also, 24-hour ambulance and emergency support services are being provided for road users.

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