NHAI launches Rs.80 billion tender for Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road project

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a tender for construction of 4 Lane Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road from Navaikulam to Vizhinjam in Kerala. Valued at approximately INR 80.04 billion, the project is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and attract private infrastructure investment.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a tender for construction of 4 Lane Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road (ORR) from Navaikulam (Ch. 0.000) to Vizhinjam (Ch. 62.700) section of NH 866 in Kerala on BOT Mode. The design length of the road is 62.7 km. The project has an estimated cost of approximately INR 80.04 billion, with bid submissions scheduled to close on August 6, 2026.

The tender represents a significant highway infrastructure investment in Kerala, a state where improved road connectivity is increasingly important for economic activity, freight movement, urban development, and access to major transport hubs. The project is expected to be closely watched by engineering, construction, transportation, logistics, and infrastructure financing stakeholders. Implementation through the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model highlights the continued role of public-private partnerships in India's road development strategy. The project may generate opportunities for contractors, concessionaires, lenders, equipment suppliers, and investors seeking exposure to long-term transportation assets.

NHAI is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of India's national highway network. The authority plays a central role in delivering strategic road infrastructure projects across the country.

This tender is published on Bidsinfo.com, and can be accessed at https://www.bidsinfo.com/ref/35518165/construction-of-4-lane-thiruvananthapuram-outer-ring-road-orr-from-navaikulam-ch-0000-to-vizhinjam-c.