NHAI Awards Contract for Construction of South–East Bypass for Azamgarh City in Uttar Pradesh

**Summary of NHAI Contract Award for Azamgarh South–East Bypass** The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has issued a Letter of Award (LOA) for the construction of a 15 km long, four-lane South–East Bypass for Azamgarh city in Uttar Pradesh. **Project Award and Financials** * **Contractor:** M/s Kaluwala Construction Private Limited. * **Contract Value:** Rs. 368.85 crores. * **Execution Mode:** Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). * **Release Date:** March 23, 2026 (Release ID: 2244035). **Project Scope and Infrastructure** The project begins near Rani-Ka-Sarai village and terminates near the Purvanchal Expressway. Upon completion, it will establish a continuous ring road for Azamgarh. Key infrastructure components include: * **Bridges and Overpasses:** One flyover, one Railway Over Bridge (RoB), and three minor bridges. * **Underpasses and Interchanges:** Two interchanges, two vehicular underpasses (VUPs), and eight Light Vehicular Underpasses (LVUPs). * **Additional Roadways:** Service roads measuring 11.6 km and 9 km on respective sides, and a 7.5 km long slip road. **Strategic Objectives** The bypass is designed to alleviate urban congestion within Azamgarh city and optimize regional traffic movement. Expected benefits include enhanced regional connectivity, reduced logistics costs, and the promotion of safer, more efficient travel to support long-term economic growth.

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