Four-Lane Expansion of NH216
NH216, an essential coastal highway, connects ports, industrial hubs, tourist destinations, and agricultural markets across Andhra Pradesh’s coast. The problem was that large stretches of this highway remained narrow, two-lane roads — prone to congestion, accident-prone, and inadequate for heavy freight. Transport of time-sensitive goods like seafood and farm produce was slowed, causing supply chain inefficiencies and financial losses.
MP Tenneti Krishna Prasad took strategic steps to address these challenges by working closely with the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and securing the support of Nitin Gadkari Ji. In principle, approval was granted to widen NH216 to a four-lane National Highway. The DPR is now under preparation, and the ambitious upgrade will see heavily trafficked two-lane bottlenecks expanded into a modern, safer road system capable of accommodating heavy commercial vehicles and increasing tourist inflow.
Project Details:
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Type: National Highway widening (2 lanes to 4 lanes)
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Estimated Cost: ₹2,000 crore
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Funding: Central Government (NHAI)
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Status: DPR in progress
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Implementing Agency: NHAI
Beneficiaries:
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Agricultural producers & fishermen will reach markets faster with better quality goods.
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Tourism sector operators will benefit from safer and more appealing road travel.
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Commuters will save time and enjoy improved safety standards.
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Industries will experience fewer delays in shipments.
Impact on Daily Life:
Daily travel time will reduce significantly while the risk of road accidents will decrease with improved design. Businesses along the coast will expand their operations and logistics planning.
Segment & Sector:
Road Infrastructure Upgrade | Transport, Trade, Tourism
Long-Term Vision:
Transform NH216 into a signature coastal economic corridor to drive growth in fisheries exports, beach tourism, and manufacturing clusters.
