Amaravati's Outer Ring Road plan is now getting clearer, with one key detail standing out. There will be 19 fixed interchanges.
The proposed ORR around Amaravati, Vijayawada and Guntur is being designed as an access-controlled greenfield road.
Vehicles can enter or exit only at these designated points, which helps maintain speed and reduce congestion inside cities.
The project will cover around 190 km across NTR, Krishna, Eluru, Guntur and Palnadu districts. It will cross several major highways, and interchanges are being planned exactly at those junctions.
Initially, 17 interchanges were proposed by the National Highways Authority of India. Later, based on the state government's request, two more were added, taking the total to 19. The DPR is currently under review, and approval is expected soon.
Here is the full list of interchanges in simple terms:
| S.No | Location | Distance (Approx) | Connectivity / Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanchikacherla | Starting Point | Vijayawada to Hyderabad Highway |
| 2 | Ponnavaram | 4 km | Connects Chevitikallu, Jujjuru, Errupalem |
| 3 | Duggiralapadu | 18 km | Vijayawada to Khammam Corridor |
| 4 | Near Mylavaram | 31 km | Route towards Bhadrachalam |
| 5 | Boddanapalli | 42-43 km | Vijayawada to Nuzvid Road |
| 6 | Agiripalli | 48 km | Nuzvid Side Connection |
| 7 | Pottipadu | 66 km | Kolkata to Chennai Highway Crossing |
| 8 | Vennuthala | 72 km | Gannavaram to Hanuman Junction Road |
| 9 | Manikonda | 80-81 km | Kankipadu to Gudivada Road |
| 10 | Chalivendrapalem, Davuluru | 86 km | Machilipatnam to Vijayawada Highway |
| 11 | Nandivelugu | 106 km | Guntur Internal Roads |
| 12 | Tenali Spur Start | 110 km | 17.5 km Link towards Kazaa |
| 13 | Narakoduru | 123 km | Guntur via Budampadu |
| 14 | Near KKR & KSR College | 129 km | Local Access Point |
| 15 | Pulladigunta | 135 km | Guntur to Prathipadu |
| 16 | Lingayapalem | 140 km | Kolkata to Chennai Highway Crossing |
| 17 | Medikonduru | 149 km | Guntur to Anantapur Route |
| 18 | Balusupadu | 170-171 km | Pedakurapadu to Amaravati |
| 19 | Kazaa Junction | Final Point | Final Merge via Tenali Spur |
This structure shows how the ORR is being planned as a high-speed corridor with controlled access, while still ensuring connectivity to all major routes.
Once completed, the project is expected to ease traffic in Vijayawada and Guntur, reduce travel time, and support Amaravati's growth as a capital region.