Hyderabad Vijayawada Highway | Hyderabad, Oct 13: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has moved forward with plans to expand National Highway 65 between Hyderabad and Vijayawada from four lanes to six lanes.
Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced the development after meeting NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav and senior officials in New Delhi here.
The proposed expansion aims to ease traffic congestion, improve road safety and reduce travel time on the busy interstate corridor. The highway connects Telangana with Andhra Pradesh and carries substantial passenger and freight traffic.
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According to the minister, NHAI has fixed November 11, 2026, as the deadline for submitting tenders. Construction is expected to begin by January 2027, following the tendering process.
Hyderabad Vijayawada Highway | NH-65 Expansion to Include Service Roads
The proposed project covers the Hyderabad–Vijayawada–Machilipatnam corridor. It envisages widening the existing highway to six lanes, developing service roads on both sides and providing controlled-access facilities.
The expansion comes amid growing traffic volumes and concerns over frequent road accidents along NH-65. The state government has urged NHAI to expedite the work and prioritise commuter safety.
The highway currently serves as a key route for people travelling between Hyderabad and Vijayawada. It also supports commercial transport between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The project is expected to improve traffic movement and provide safer access to settlements along the corridor. Service roads could also help local residents reach nearby areas without directly entering the main carriageway.
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Officials have also been developing underpasses and junctions at locations including Choutuppal and Tekumatla. These works aim to improve crossing facilities and address road safety concerns.
However, the six-laning work has not yet begun. The November tender deadline and January 2027 start date remain the announced timeline for the project.
Met with NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav and Member (Projects) Shri Vipnesh Sharma in New Delhi today to urge the speedy execution of the Hyderabad–Vijayawada- Machilipatnam NH-65 expansion.
In view of the increasing traffic volume and frequent accidents along this vital corridor connecting Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the urgent need to upgrade the highway from four to six lanes, along with two service roads and controlled access, was emphasized to enhance road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow.
NHAI has confirmed that the deadline for tender submission is November 11, 2026, with construction scheduled to commence by January 2027.
The Telangana Government remains committed to working closely with the central authorities to expedite the project and ensure safer, smoother, and more efficient travel for commuters.
— Komatireddy Venkat Reddy (@KomatireddyKVR) October 12, 2026
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