Bhubaneswar: The upcoming six-lane greenfield Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor being built at a cost of Rs 16,482 crore is set to reduce travel time between the two cities from 12 hours to 5 hours, besides boosting growth along the route.

The corridor, being developed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, is slated to be completed by December 2026. It stretches across the forests of Chhattisgarh, the mineral-rich landscapes of Odish, and the hills of Andhra Pradesh. ADVERTISEMENT

Official sources said the corridor it is set to cut down the distance from 597 km with the existing NH-26 to 465 km, saving 132 km in distance and nearly seven hours of travel time, which will generate major fuel savings and reduced transportation costs for public and freight operators.

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