Khammam–Devarapalli Access-Controlled Greenfield Highway Set for Launch Soon!

The first access-controlled Greenfield Highway connecting the Telugu states, built between Khammam in Telangana and Devarapalli in Andhra Pradesh, is set to become operational soon. Developed as a four-lane corridor using advanced technology, the highway features CCTV surveillance, solar-powered lighting, QR code-based information systems, emergency median openings, and an advanced traffic management system. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to inaugurate the project in May, marking the first access-controlled Greenfield highway in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Constructed at a cost of ₹4,451.87 crore under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the 162.04-km highway is expected to reduce the Hyderabad–Visakhapatnam travel distance by about 56 km. The project includes multiple bridges, underpasses, and limited entry and exit points, with toll charges based on the distance travelled. Safety monitoring through automated systems will detect violations such as overspeeding and wrong-route driving, while passenger amenities including rest areas, fuel stations, and QR-enabled location services have been incorporated to enhance travel convenience and road safety.