NHAI Receives Overwhelming Response from Bidders for Construction of Coastal Corridor from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received an overwhelming response from bidders for the construction of the 160 km long Access Controlled Greenfield Coastal National Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha. The project is divided into two packages: the Rameshwar to Konark Package-I and the Konark to Paradeep Package-II. Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in June 2026, the project will be awarded on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a combined total capital cost of Rs. 8,300.79 crores. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time and logistics costs, and generate direct and indirect employment.