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National Highway Master Plan 2047: Nagpur-Hyderabad Expressway DPR To Focus On Eco-Friendly, High-Speed Corridor
An aerial view of Mumbai - Nagpur Expressway (Pentacle Consultants) (Representative Image)
The Nagpur-Hyderabad Expressway, a high-speed infrastructure project aimed at reducing travel time and bolstering regional trade, progressed a step closer to execution as officials reviewed its detailed project report (DPR) under the leadership of Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari on Thursday (9 October), the Times of India reported.
The review covered five potential alignments, with engineers and planners weighing technical feasibility, economic benefits, and ecological concerns.
Bidari highlighted that the highway’s design should avoid damage to forests, wildlife habitats, and coal blocks, and called for inter-agency coordination to integrate design improvements.
“The corridor is a significant infrastructure initiative, and planning must balance development with environmental sustainability,” Bidari said, urging officials to finalise designs based on the discussions before granting approval.
The expressway forms a key part of the National Highway Master Plan 2047, a Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways initiative to build an integrated, modern transport network nationwide.
Stakeholders agreed that meticulous planning and adherence to environmental standards are critical for the corridor to meet its objectives.
Revised DPRs incorporating the meetings recommendations are expected in the coming weeks.
