**Executive Summary**
This document is the answer provided by the Minister of Road Transport and Highways on February 5, 2026, to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1076, regarding the status of Wayside Amenities (WSAs) on National Highways (NHs) in Andhra Pradesh. The response outlines the number of identified, awarded, and operational WSA sites, details of facilities, issues faced, and timelines for completion, with a target of operationalizing all sites by Financial Year 2027-28.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **WSA Development in Andhra Pradesh:**
* 36 sites identified for WSA development on PPP mode.
* 25 land sites have been awarded.
* 5 sites are currently operational.
* Details of awarded WSAs are in the Annexure
* **Planned Facilities:**
* WSAs are planned at approximately 40-60 km intervals along NHs and Expressways.
* Facilities will include eateries, toilets, drinking water, parking, fuel stations, EV charging stations, and short-term accommodation.
* **Issues in Operationalization:**
* Delays are mainly due to local protests, land acquisition issues, litigation, and court cases.
* **Financial Aspects:**
* Development is being done on PPP mode.
* No separate allocation or expenditure beyond that through the National Highway project.
* **Land and Clearances:**
* WSAs are planned on government land acquired under the NH Act, 1956.
* **Timelines:**
* Work on remaining 20 sites is in progress.
* All sites are scheduled to be operational by the Financial Year 2027-28.
**Impact Analysis**
**Road Users (Including Truckers):**
* **Impact:** Improved access to essential facilities like restrooms, food, fuel, and rest areas along National Highways.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the new facilities as they become operational.
**Government of Andhra Pradesh:**
* **Impact:** Enhanced infrastructure and potential revenue generation through PPP projects.
* **Action Required:** Address issues causing delays, such as land acquisition and local protests, to ensure timely project completion.
**Concessionaires/Lessees:**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to develop and operate WSAs under PPP agreements, generating revenue.
* **Action Required:** Ensure timely project development, adherence to agreement terms, and resolve issues causing delays.
Key Entities Referenced
Wayside Amenities (WSAs): Amenities planned, sanctioned, or operational on National Highways, including public facilities like eateries, toilets, parking, and fuel stations.
National Highways (NHs): Major roads in India that are essential for the Wayside Amenities program.
Andhra Pradesh: Indian state where the Wayside Amenities program is being implemented, and the subject of the parliamentary question.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Government ministry responsible for developing and maintaining the national highways infrastructure, including the WSAs.
Public Private Partnership (PPP): Mode of development used for Wayside Amenities in Andhra Pradesh.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1076
ANSWERED ON – 5th FEBRUARY, 2026
WAYSIDE AMENITIES ON NHs
1076. SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन एवं िाजमार्ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a)the number of Wayside Amenities (WSAs) planned, sanctioned,
under construction and operational in the State of Andhra Pradesh,
district-wise, along with the National Highways (NHs) on which they
are located, especially in the Amalapuram Parliamentary
Constituency;
(b)the details of facilities provided or proposed for each sanctioned
and operational WSA in Andhra Pradesh, site-wise;
(c)the details of sanctioned WSAs which are facing delays along
with the reasons and the revised completion timelines in Andhra
Pradesh;
(d)the details of tender issued for the development/operation of WSA
during the last three years, including the mode of
award (lease/PPP/revenue share), concessionaire/lessee, contract
duration and present status in Andhra Pradesh;
(e)the funds allocated, released and utilised for the development of
WSAs in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years, year-wise and
project-wise; and
(f)the status of land and statutory clearances, including private land
franchise arrangements, and the timelines for completion of pending
WSAs in Andhra Pradesh?ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) 36 no. of sites have been identified in the State of Andhra
Pradesh for development of Wayside Amenities (WSAs) on Public
Private Partnership (PPP) mode. As on date, 25 land sites have been
awarded, of which 05 no. are operational. The details of awarded
WSAs are given in Annexure.
(b) The Government envisions development of WSAs at approx. 40-
60 km interval along National Highways and Expressways subject to
land availability and viability. These WSAs provide public facilities
like eateries, toilet, drinking water, parking, Fuel Stations, EV
charging stations, short term accommodation, etc. to the road users
including truckers.
(c) The issues being faced in operationalization of WSAs are mainly
on account of protests by locals, land acquisition issues, litigation,
court cases etc.
(d) Bids for 36 sites in the State of Andra Pradesh for development
of WSAs on PPP mode have been issued till date, out of which 25
sites have been awarded, of which 05 are operational. The details of
awarded WSAs are given in Annexure.
(e) The projects are being taken up on PPP mode. No separate
allocation or expenditure is incurred other than that through the
National Highway project or development of WSAs.
(f) The Wayside Amenities have been planned on Government land
acquired for the National Highways under NH Act, 1956. As on date,
25 sites for developing wayside amenities have been awarded in the
state of Andhra Pradesh, out of which 05 are operational. The work
on remaining 20 sites is in progress and all sites are scheduled to
be operationalized by the Financial Year 2027-28.ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (d) to Lok Sabha
Unstarred Question No. 1076 asked by Sh. G M Harish
Balayogi regarding "WAYSIDE AMENITIES ON NHs" FOR ANSWER
ON 05.02.2026.
Lease
S. NH. Chainage (
Description Tenur Status
No. No. LHS/RHS)
e
NH-1 1023+080 Kolkata - Chennai/NH16/ 1023+080_ Awarde
1 30 Yrs
6 (RHS) RHS /Vijaywada/Andhra Pradesh d
NH-4
250+500
Bangalore - Hyderabad/NH44/250+5 Awarde
2 30 Yrs
4
(LHS)
00_LHS/ Anantapur/Andhra Pradesh d
NH-1
373+300
Raipur-Vizag/RV3/Pkg AP1/373+300 Awarde
3 30 Yrs
30CD
(LHS)
/LHS/AP d
NH-1
372+600
Raipur-Vizag/RV3/Pkg AP1/372+600 Awarde
4 30 Yrs
30CD
(RHS)
/RHS/AP d
NH-1
2+200
krishnapatnam port road/NH16/2+2 Awarde
5 30 Yrs
6
(LHS)
00/LHS/ Nellore/Andhra Pradesh d
NE-0
142+050
BCE/Phase II/Pkg 03/142+050 /RHS/ Awarde
6 30 Yrs
7
(RHS)
AP d
NH-1
33+500
NH16/ 33+500 /LHS/ Near Lakhsmi N Awarde
7 15 Yrs
6
(LHS)
agaram/ Andhra Pradesh d
NH-1
66+800
NH16/ 66+800 A1+A2/ RHS/ Devrapa Awarde
8 15 Yrs
6
(RHS)
lli Byepass/ Andhra Pradesh d
NH-1
66+800
NH16/ 66+800 A1+A2/ LHS/ Devrapa Awarde
9 15 Yrs
6
(LHS)
lli Byepass/ Andhra Pradesh d
NH-1 1329+510 NH16/1329+510/LHS/Gowravaram/ Awarde
10 15 Yrs
6 (LHS) Andhra Pradesh d
11
NH-1
663+500
NH16_663+500_LHS_Bhogapuram _
15 Yrs
Awarde6 (LHS) Andhra Pradesh d
NH-4
263+220
NH40_263+220_RHS_Yerraguntla _A Awarde
12 15 Yrs
0
(RHS)
ndhra Pradesh d
NH-4
214+300
NH40_214+300_LHS_Duvvur _Andhr Awarde
13 15 Yrs
0
(LHS)
a Pradesh d
NH-5
234+850
NH544D_234+850_LHS_Giddalur _An Awarde
14 15 Yrs
44D
(LHS)
dhra Pradesh d
NH-5
307+504
NH544D_307+504_RHS_Giddaluru _ Awarde
15 15 Yrs
44D
(RHS)
Vinukonda _Andhra Pradesh d
NE-0
137+400
BCE/Phase II/Pkg 03/ 137+400/LHS/ Awarde
16 30 Yrs
7
(LHS)
AP d
NH-6
258+100
NH-65/Nandigama-Vijayawada/258+ Awarde
17 30 Yrs
5
(RHS)
100/RHS/ Ibrahimpatnam/AP d
NH-6
225+240
NH-65/Nandigama-Vijayawada/RHS/ Awarde
18 30 Yrs
5
(LHS)
Nandigama/AP d
NH-6
252+750
NH-65/Nandigama-Vijayawada/252+ Awarde
19 30 Yrs
5
(LHS)
750/ LHS/Trilochana Puram/AP d
NH-2
904+100
NH-216A/ Autonagar Rajamahendra Awarde
20 30 Yrs
16A
(LHS)
varam/ Andhra Pradesh d
NH-1
513+255
NH16_513+255_LHS_Haripuram _An Site Op
21 15 Yrs
6
(LHS)
dhra Pradesh erational
Gundugolanu-Devarapalli-Kovuru/N
NH-1
33+900
Site Op
22 H16/33+900/ RHS/Lakshmi Nagaram 15 Yrs
6
(RHS)
/AP
erational
Gowravaram/AP Km 213.420 to Km
NH-1 1331+170 Site Op
23 213.735 (LHS) (New Km 1331+170 RH15 Yrs
6 (RHS) erational
S)Anantapur - Bangalore Section/NH44
NH-4
387+388
Site Op
24 /387+388/ LHS/Anantapur District/A 30 Yrs
4
(LHS)
P
erational
Hyderabad - Machilipatnam/NH65/2
NH-6
257+750
Site Op
25 57+750_LHS/ Vijaywada/Andhra Pra 30 Yrs
5
(LHS)
desh
erational
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