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National Highway 9 (India)
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National Highway 9 is a major National Highway in central India
passing through the states of Maharashtra
, Karnataka
and Andhra Pradesh
. Its eastern terminal is in Machilipatnam
in Andhra Pradesh and its western terminal is in Pune
with a total length of 841 km (522.6 mi).
, Indapur
, Solapur
, Umarga
, Zahirabad
, Hyderabad, Narketpally, Suryapet
, Kodada, Vijayawada
and Machilipatnam
.The stretch from Zahirabad to Solapur is in a poor condition and it is going to be widen from Sangareddy to Zaheerabad this year. The stretches from Vijayawada
to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Sangareddi crossroads, and from Daund to Pune are well maintained.
The present road conditions from Daund to the state border of Maharashtra/Karnataka border has not been upgraded / maintained as the roads in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The road is not suitable for the large number of heavy trucks traveling between Pune and Vijayawada
.
The NH-9, which begins at Pune in Maharashtra, extends over 841 km (522.6 mi) with 336 km (208.8 mi) in Maharashtra, 75 km (46.6 mi) in Karnataka and 430 km (267.2 mi) in Andhra Pradesh and ends at Machilipatnam. From Pune a 40 km (24.9 mi) stretch has been developed into a good quality 4 lane highway, a similar development has taken place 40 km (24.9 mi)before and after Hyderabad and 50 km (31.1 mi) before Vijayawada
had been developed into 4 lane. However, waiting is for the development of the remaining 700 km (435 mi).
The highway number is now changed to National Highway #65.
.
Once the implementation of the project is complete, there would be substantial decrease in vehicle operating costs like reduced travel time between Hyderabad and Vijayawada
from four to three hours for private car users and from six to four hours for public transport users considering the stop at Suryapet and Kodada and other towns to pick up passengers. There are six bypasses through Narketpally, Nakrekal, Kodad
, Akupamula, Sher Mohammed Peta and Navabpet. The expansion project from Hyderabad to Vijayawada on NH-9 was taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 1,170 crore on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis. The project also envisages augmenting the four-lane facility to six-lane standards before 14th year. This project which was sanctioned in November 2007 was delayed a lot thanks to Reliance Infrastructure and other companies which created legal problems in addition to technical reasons besides land acquisition delays.Work on Hyderabad-Vijayawada section to be completed by Oct. 2012.
India
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passing through the states of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
and Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. Its eastern terminal is in Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
in Andhra Pradesh and its western terminal is in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
with a total length of 841 km (522.6 mi).
Major Cities on the Route
Major cities and towns on NH 9 are PunePune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Indapur
Indapur
Indapur is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Demographics: India census, Indapur had a population of 21,584. Men constitute 52% of the population and Women ~48%. Indapur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of...
, Solapur
Solapur
Solapur is a city in South Western Maharashtra, India governed by municipal corporation.Solapur is one of the four districts that form the region of Western Maharashtra . It is the fourth largest district in Maharashtra in terms of land area and seventh largest in terms of population...
, Umarga
Umarga
Umarga is a city and a municipal council in Osmanabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:Umarga is located at . It has an average elevation of 572 metres .-Demographics:...
, Zahirabad
Zahirabad
Zahirabad is biggest town and a municipality in Medak district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Etymology:Zaheerabad is named after a Paigah nawab called Zaheer Yar Jung. It was previously called as PeddaEkkhelli....
, Hyderabad, Narketpally, Suryapet
Suryapet
Suryapet is one of the major towns in Nalgonda district in India in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is sometimes referred as Bhanupuri , it is equidistant from Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Suryapet is spread over an area of 134 km² and divided into 41 municipal wards as special grade municipality...
, Kodada, Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
and Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
.The stretch from Zahirabad to Solapur is in a poor condition and it is going to be widen from Sangareddy to Zaheerabad this year. The stretches from Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Sangareddi crossroads, and from Daund to Pune are well maintained.
The present road conditions from Daund to the state border of Maharashtra/Karnataka border has not been upgraded / maintained as the roads in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The road is not suitable for the large number of heavy trucks traveling between Pune and Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
.
The NH-9, which begins at Pune in Maharashtra, extends over 841 km (522.6 mi) with 336 km (208.8 mi) in Maharashtra, 75 km (46.6 mi) in Karnataka and 430 km (267.2 mi) in Andhra Pradesh and ends at Machilipatnam. From Pune a 40 km (24.9 mi) stretch has been developed into a good quality 4 lane highway, a similar development has taken place 40 km (24.9 mi)before and after Hyderabad and 50 km (31.1 mi) before Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
had been developed into 4 lane. However, waiting is for the development of the remaining 700 km (435 mi).
The highway number is now changed to National Highway #65.
Four / Six Laning
The long-awaited four/six-laning of Hyderabad-Vijayawada section of NH 9 has started following the laying of foundation stone on 21st March 2010. Once four/six-laning work is completed, it would fulfill long cherished dream of people of the Eastern parts of Andhra Pradesh to have faster access to the capital. It would help a lot in reducing the travel time between Hyderabad and VijayawadaVijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
.
Once the implementation of the project is complete, there would be substantial decrease in vehicle operating costs like reduced travel time between Hyderabad and Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
from four to three hours for private car users and from six to four hours for public transport users considering the stop at Suryapet and Kodada and other towns to pick up passengers. There are six bypasses through Narketpally, Nakrekal, Kodad
Kodad
Kodad or Kodada is a town and Mandal headquarters in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It lies on the National Highway 9 between Hyderabad and Vijayawada....
, Akupamula, Sher Mohammed Peta and Navabpet. The expansion project from Hyderabad to Vijayawada on NH-9 was taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 1,170 crore on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis. The project also envisages augmenting the four-lane facility to six-lane standards before 14th year. This project which was sanctioned in November 2007 was delayed a lot thanks to Reliance Infrastructure and other companies which created legal problems in addition to technical reasons besides land acquisition delays.Work on Hyderabad-Vijayawada section to be completed by Oct. 2012.
External links
- NH 9 Map
- Feasibility and Detailed Project Report for 4/6 Laning of Hyderabad-Vijayawada and Vijayawada-Machilipatnam Under NHDP Phase III
See also
- List of National Highways in India (by Highway Number)
- National Highways Development ProjectNational Highways Development ProjectThe National Highways Development Project is a project to upgrade, rehabilitate and widen major highways in India to a higher standard. The project was implemented in 1998. "National Highways" account for only about 2% of the total length of roads, but carry about 40% of the total traffic across...