New Delhi: The upcoming 6-lane greenfield Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor (RVEC) is set to significantly improve connectivity, trade, and economic development in Odisha’s remote districts. Developed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways at a total cost of Rs 16,482 crore, the corridor is expected to be completed by December 2026.

Stretching across the forests of Chhattisgarh, the mineral-rich landscapes of Odisha, and the hills of Andhra Pradesh, the corridor will reduce the distance between Raipur and Visakhapatnam from 597 km on the existing NH-26 to 465 km. Travel time will drop from 12 hours to just 5 hours, generating substantial fuel savings and lowering transportation costs for both public and freight operators.

In Odisha, the corridor passes through tribal and unde

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