NH716B: Chittoor–Thatchur Expressway | Drive Review & Latest Update 2026 #nh716b #expressway #ne7

The Chittoor–Thatchur Expressway (NH-716B) is one of the most important upcoming highway projects connecting Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and acting as a crucial link between the Bangalore–Chennai Expressway (NE7) and Chennai Peripheral Road. Chittoor – Thatchur Expressway – Information & Status 116.1 km Chittoor – Thatchur Expressway (NH-716B) by NHAI is an under construction 6 lane access-controlled corridor with a route alignment connecting Keenatampalli near Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) with Thatchoor – near Ponneri & Ennore (Tamil Nadu). This greenfield highway will link the 262 km Bangalore – Chennai Expressway near Chittoor (KM 152) with the 133 km Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (CPRR project) at Kannigaipair with which 10.45 km will overlap – taking the overall project length to 126.550 km. The project was approved for construction under the Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase 1 program and its Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared by Louis Berger Group Inc. In this video, we bring you a full drive review of NH716B, covering: Current construction status & latest updates Road width, alignment & expressway standards On-ground driving experience Connectivity to Bangalore, Chennai & nearby towns Expected completion timeline & benefits This 6-lane greenfield expressway will significantly reduce travel time and improve regional connectivity for freight and passenger traffic. 📍 Route Covered: Chittoor – Thatchur (NH716B) 🚗 Video Type: Drive Review + Latest Project Update Connect me on - Facebook - Instagram - If you love highway drive videos, expressway updates, and infrastructure projects, don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to the channel 👍 Chittoor Thatchur Expressway Chittoor Thatchur Expressway Progress Chittoor Thatchur Expressway Update Chittoor Thatchur Expressway Latest Progress #chennai #chittoor #NH716B #ChittoorThatchurExpressway #ChittoorToThatchur #NewExpresswayIndia #BangaloreChennaiExpressway #ExpresswayDrive #HighwayDriveReview #IndianHighways #RoadTripIndia #InfrastructureUpdate #jagacreations