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 Map of the National Highway in red | ||||
 Galikonda view point on NH 516E | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Length | 406 km (252 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end | Rajamundry | |||
| North end | Vizianagaram | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | India | |||
| States | Andhra Pradesh | |||
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National Highway 516E, commonly calledNH 516E is anational highway inIndia.[1][2] It is aspur road ofNational Highway 16.[3] NH-516E traverses the state ofAndhra Pradesh in India.[2][4]
The highway is being widened under the "Green National Highways Corridor Project" (GNHCP), with a $500 million loan from theWorld Bank out of the total project cost of $1288.24 million. A 210 km stretch fromKoyyuru toVizianagaram is part of this project. The project aims to promote environmentally sustainable highways and strengthen institutional capacity in theMinistry of Road Transport and Highways. However, it has drawn criticism for its environmental and social impacts, especially the tribal regions.[5][6]
Widening NH 516E has raised concerns over deforestation, with over 7,000 trees—including teak in reserve forests—felled.[7] While compensatory afforestation was promised on 120 hectares, progress is unclear. The highway passes through Scheduled Tribal Areas like Koyyuru,Chintapalli, andAraku. Locals allege that rerouting occurred without proper environmental or social impact assessments, affecting water sources and livelihoods. Only four out of nine villages reportedly held Gram Sabhas, with low attendance. Activists claim violations of thePESA Act, which requires tribal consent for such projects. Quarrying for materials has raised further environmental concerns.[8]
Rajamundry, Junction with SH38/41 south of Rampachodavaram,Rajavommangi,Koyyuru, Chintapalli,AddateegalaLambasingi,Vanjari,G.Madugula,Paderu,Araku, Bowadara, Tadipudi,Vizianagaram.[1][2]
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