New Delhi, May 30 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a 4-lane highway between Badvel and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of Rs 3,653.10 crore.

The 108.13 km project will connect Badvel-Gopavaram Village (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16) and enhance infrastructure and industrial linkages in the state, according to a release statement.

According to the official statement, the greenfield corridor will improve access to key industrial nodes in Andhra Pradesh and reduce the travel distance to Krishnapatnam Port by 33.9 km, from 142 km to 108.13 km.

The Cabinet approved the project on Wednesday, and it is expected to generate over 43 lakh man-days of employment, including 2...