Transport Ministry working on Six-laning of NH-140 project in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: Ministry of Road Transport and Highway is working 24x7 on a mission mode to make New India, the 'Infrastructure Hub of The World'. The project for the Six-laning of NH-140 from Chittoor to Mallavaram in Andhra Pradesh is progressing at a rapid pace under Bharatmala Pariyojana.

This NH section connects important towns in Chittoor District i.e. Chittoor and Tirupati via the religious place Kanipakam. 

The project length starts at Kukkalapalli and ends at Mallavaram, consisting of 2 bypasses at Kasipentla and Kanipakam, 14-grade separators, 6 Major Bridges, and ~15 minor bridges.

The project length is operational since May 2021 & Balance Works are expected to be completed by 30 Sep 2022. 

After the completion of the project, the region would witness dynamic transformation with enhanced connectivity that would further boost economic activities & religious tourism.