The Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, which is 262 km long, will be built at a cost of over Rs 16,730 crore.

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The foundation stone of this expressway was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2022.

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This expressway will pass through the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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This expressway will help in reducing the travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai by 2-3 hours.

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This project will be very beneficial for the vehicle operators and will reduce the fuel consumption.

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This expressway will strengthen economic activities in Bengaluru and Chennai.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, this expressway will connect Chennai port with industrial centers of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

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Nitin Gadkari also said that this expressway will help avoid delays in passing through major cities and congested areas.

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Talking about the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, Gadkari said the 285.3 km four-laning project would help save travel time.

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Most of the work on this project has been completed, "By February 2023, the Bengaluru-Chennai Highway project will be completed.

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