New 25-Km Stretch Opens on Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, Extending Corridor to 100 Km
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened a new 25-km stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway between Bethamangala and Baireddypalle, extending the uninterrupted expressway corridor to nearly 100 km across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This development enhances cross-border connectivity and is expected to reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai to about three hours. Construction continues on the remaining sections, with completion anticipated by early 2027, including a wildlife underpass to protect animal movement.