NHAI Terminates Arakkonam-Kancheepuram Builder Contract for Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway

Quick Brief
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has officially canceled the construction contract for the Arakkonam-Kancheepuram section of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway. To finish the remaining construction, new tenders have been issued under the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode.
What Happened?
The NHAI terminated the agreement with the builder responsible for the Arakkonam-Kancheepuram stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway. Following the termination, fresh tenders worth ₹633.12 crore were floated to finish the uncompleted tasks.
Why It Matters
Contract terminations on major infrastructure corridors can lead to scheduling delays, making the re-tendering process critical for keeping the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway project moving forward.
Key Facts
- The NHAI canceled the contract for the Arakkonam-Kancheepuram builder on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway.
- Fresh tenders have been floated to complete the remaining project work.
- The new work is estimated to cost ₹633.12 crore.
- The replacement project is slated to be completed within 18 months.
- The new procurement will operate under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) mode.
What Happens Next?
The remaining construction work will be executed under the newly floated EPC mode tenders within a timeline of 18 months.
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