27/02/2026
Bangalore Chennai expressway has been delayed by a year and it's been expected to be opened by early 2027.
Karnataka section- 100% completed
Andhra section -92%
Tamil Nadu-80%
Major problems are from Tamil Nadu section due land acquisition problems forest clearance and Contractor financial bankruptcy few packages are been struggling to complete.
Expressway is designed for 120kmph speed , initially designed for 4 lane expandable upto 8 lane.
It'll reduce from current travell time from 5-6 hrs to 2-3 hrs improving logistics and industrial development across 3 states.