InfrastructureBUILDAnnounced
NHAI invited bids for Amaravati Outer Ring Road project worth ₹11,537.70 crore
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh2 Oct 2026
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) floated tenders on October 2, 2026, inviting bids to construct the six-lane, access-controlled Amaravati Outer Ring Road under Hybrid Annuity Mode, split into four packages with a combined estimated cost of ₹11,537.70 crore. The bid submission deadline is November 18, 2026, with opening on November 19, 2026; the article notes the project still requires Union Cabinet approval.
Why it matters
If built, the ORR would provide a high-capacity alternative route around the Amaravati–Vijayawada–Guntur region, easing reliance on existing urban roads for commuters and freight.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)