310 km long Nagpur–Warangal-Vijayawada highway to be completed by December 2027: Komatireddy
Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister says almost all land acquisition issues have been resolved
Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced on September 12, 2026, that the 310-kilometer Nagpur–Mancherial–Warangal–Khammam–Vijayawada highway is set to be completed by December 31, 2027. Responding to queries from MLCs Pochampally Srinivas Reddy and M. Kodandaram, the minister highlighted that the project was crucial for connectivity, with nearly 280 kilometers located within Telangana.
The highway would provide an important link for travelers heading towards Nagpur and Vijayawada. Although the initial completion timeline was 730 days, delays in land acquisition and court cases led to an extension. The contractor has been granted additional time, and the revised completion date is now December 31, 2027. Land acquisition issues have largely been resolved, with only minor disputes remaining, which will be addressed promptly.
The government assured farmers that they would not face any injustice, and compensation would be paid at market rates. Only at one or two locations, involving stretches of 1 to 1.30 kilometers and 5.7 kilometers respectively, is the handover of land pending. The State government is responsible for land acquisition, while the construction work is solely executed under the NHAI.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari emphasized the project's significance for Telangana during a review on May 26.
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