Salem-Ulunderpet road cuts travel time by half

September 12, 2013

By Express News Service -

The widening of 136-km stretch between Salem and Ulunderpet had been completed and collection of toll has begun, said Reliance Infrastructure Limited which executed the project.

The project, executed on the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) pattern, under the aegis of the NHAI, was awarded to RInfra to operate and maintain for a concession period of 25 years.Built at a cost of Rs 1,061 crore, the Salem- Ulunderpet corridor connects major tourist destinations and industrial zones in Salem district with Chennai International Airport. Sudhir R Hoshing, CEO (Roads), Reliance Infrastructure, said, ‘‘The Salem- Ulundurpet road will provide a hassle-free, safe and smooth driving experience.’’

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