Published at April 15, 2025 by InfraJunction
The Surat–Chennai Expressway, which is the second-longest expressway in India, is showing fast progress in Karnataka. One of the key stretches—Package-4 from Baswantpur to Singnodi, near the Karnataka-Telangana border—is nearly complete. This section is about 40.6 km long and is being built by Monte Carlo Ltd. under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The construction began in November 2022, and the official deadline is May 2025.
When the stretch was first reviewed 10 months ago, only partial work was done. However, in the latest update, the entire road surface is complete. Even the lane markings, signboards, and safety barriers are fully installed. On both sides of the road, tree plantation and median barricade work have also been finished, giving it a polished look.
In addition to that, the interchange near Raichur is fully built. From this point, drivers can take a left exit towards Raichur City. There is also a toll plaza, which is now completed. Interestingly, there are no toll booths, which shows that the toll system will be cashless. However, the roads that will connect the toll plaza to the city are still under construction.
As the expressway crosses NH-167 and a railway line near Chikhsugar, a major bridge is under construction. Most of the structure, including deck slabs, is already completed, and the RE wall filling is going on smoothly. However, girder erection at the Railway Over Bridge (ROB) is still pending, which is expected to be completed soon.
Beyond this bridge, the road is fully laid out and offers good riding quality. Another interchange at the Karnataka-Telangana border is also finished now. This is a major update, as it was incomplete during the previous site review.
Looking at the current progress, it seems highly likely that Package-4 will be ready well before the official target of May 2025. The construction quality looks good, and the finishing touches like plantations, road furniture, and signages are also in place.
Once completed, the Surat–Chennai Expressway will stretch 1,271 km, reducing travel time from 35 hours to around 18 hours. It will cover six states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It is being built at a cost of around ₹45,000 crore and will be maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
In short, Package-4’s rapid development shows that the project is moving in the right direction, and this progress brings hope for smoother and faster travel between western and southern India.
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