NHAI is building a section of NH-16 in Andhra Pradesh straight enough for aircraft to land on, and it wants an EPC contractor by 24 August 2026.
The tender covers rectification of curves in the existing Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Chilakaluripeta-Nellore stretch of NH-16, from Km 1274.000 to Km 1277.600, along with perimeter roads on both sides of the ELF and an ATC plinth of 50 m by 50 m. An emergency landing facility is a specially built length of highway that a military aircraft can use as a runway when needed, so the geometry and surface tolerances here are tighter than a normal road job. The estimated value is Rs 121.37 crore on an item-rate EPC basis.
What the work asks for
Rectifying curves on a live national highway means realigning the carriageway to an easier radius, reworking the pavement to close tolerance, adding the perimeter service roads, and casting the air traffic control plinth. Precision matters, because the finished surface has to double as a landing strip. Traffic management on an operating NH-16 will be part of the daily routine.
Who should bid
This is one for an experienced highway EPC firm that can hold fine levels and surface finish across a long, busy corridor. If you have delivered high-speed corridor work in coastal Andhra Pradesh, the location and the item-rate form will suit you. The Rs 121.37 crore size keeps it within reach of a strong regional contractor.
Machines on the ground
Line up excavators and tippers for the earthwork and realignment, a motor grader and rollers for the pavement layers, pavers for the surfacing, and concrete equipment for the ATC plinth and drains. Bid validity is 120 days, so plan your fleet and finances early.
Key facts
Tender ID
2026_NHAI_283271_1
Reference no.
PROJ 36017(34)/1/2025 PIU Ongole/291085
Issuing authority
National Highways Authority of India (Head Office, Technical); PIU Ongole
Location
NH-16 Chilakaluripeta-Nellore section (Km 1274.000 to 1277.600), Andhra Pradesh
It covers curve rectification of the existing Emergency Landing Facility on the Chilakaluripeta-Nellore section of NH-16, plus perimeter roads and an ATC plinth, on an item-rate EPC basis in Andhra Pradesh.
What is an emergency landing facility?
It is a stretch of national highway built to a standard that lets military aircraft land on it in an emergency, which is why the alignment and surface here have to be precise.
What are the value and deadline?
The estimated value is Rs 121.37 crore, EMD Rs 1.21 crore, and bids close on 24 August 2026 (opening 25 August 2026).
Where is the tender hosted?
On the Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in). Search tender ID 2026_NHAI_283271_1 under NHAI.
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