Question 1

What is the route of the Badvel-Nellore Greenfield Highway?

Accepted Answer

The 4-lane Badvel-Nellore corridor starts at Gopavaram village on NH-67 in YSR Kadapa district and ends at Guruvindapudi on NH-16 near Krishnapatnam Port in SPSR Nellore district, totalling 108.134 km.

Question 2

Which mandals does the alignment pass through in Nellore district?

Accepted Answer

Official briefings confirm the alignment passes through Marripadu Atmakur land belt, Ananthasagaram, Kaluvai, Chejerla, Manubolu, Podalakuru and Venkatachalam mandals. The pre-feasibility report covers 33 villages within SPSR Nellore district.

Question 3

Is NHAI land acquisition along the Nellore alignment complete?

Accepted Answer

No. The cabinet approved the project in May 2025 under DBFOT mode. Land acquisition has been initiated under the National Highways Act 1956. Buyers must check 3A and 3D notification status for each survey number before paying.

Question 4

How much does the project cost and who is funding it?

Accepted Answer

Rs 3,653.10 crore is the approved cost, executed on Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer mode under Bharatmala Pariyojana Lot-5 Package-1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared funding in May 2025 for the full corridor.

Question 5

How is title proved for land along the alignment?

Accepted Answer

Title is established through the Records of Rights Andhra Pradesh framework: registered sale deed, Pattadar Passbook, Title Deed, RSR entry, and current Adangal. All five must agree on owner name, survey number and extent before purchase.

Question 6

Will the highway connect directly to Krishnapatnam Port?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The corridor terminates at Krishnapatnam Port junction on NH-16, cutting Badvel-port travel distance from 142 km to 108.13 km. It also links the VCIC, HBIC and CBIC industrial nodes, raising freight throughput across Andhra.

Question 7

How does NHAI compensate landowners under the National Highways Act?

Accepted Answer

NHAI determines compensation based on circle rates, crop value and structure value as per the NH Act 1956 and the 2013 LARR Act. Awards are published after 3D notification. Disputes are heard by the District Arbitrator before civil court appeal.

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