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|name = Raipur-Bhilai-Durg Expressway<br />
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|length_km= 27<br />
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|terminus_a= [[Raipur]]<br />
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|terminus_b= [[Bhilai]]<br />
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|history= Completed in 2006<ref>[http://www.projectstoday.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?Nid=15564 Completion of Raipur-Bhilai Expressway project]</ref><br />
|states= [[Chhattisgarh]]<br />
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'''Raipur-Bhilai-Durg Expressway''' is a {{convert|27|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} high-speed urban [[Limited-access road|expressway]] which links [[Raipur]]- [[Bhilai]] and [[Durg]] on [[Asian Highway 46 (India)]] (AH-46) in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]]. The expressway also connects Chhattisgarh with [[Visakhapatnam]], one of the most important ports of India.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delhi-firm-bags-rs-190-cr-nhai-road-contract/232562/ Delhi firm bags Rs 190 cr NHAI road contract]</ref><br />
The expressway has two toll stations installed, one at Kharun - at the entry point of the expressway from [[Raipur]] and the other at Kutelabhata - at the exit point of the expressway towards [[Bhilai]].<br />
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The construction work of Raipur-Bhilai Expressway Project, worth Rs 95 crore was awarded by the [[National Highways Authority of India]] to DS Constructions Ltd (DSC).<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2006/06/19/stories/2006061903030300.htm The Hindu Business Line : DS Constructions completes expressway]. Thehindubusinessline.in (2006-06-19). Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref> The expressway has been constructed on a [[Build-Operate-Transfer]] (BOT) basis with a concession period of 11&nbsp;years 9&nbsp;months, including the construction period of the project.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delhi-firm-bags-rs-190-cr-nhai-road-contract/232562/ Delhi firm bags Rs 190 cr NHAI road contract]. Business Standard (2006-01-11). Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref> The work included four laning of the existing two-lane carriageway on the Raipur-Bhilai section of [[National Highway 6 (India)|NH-6]] in Chhattisgarh.<ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2006/06/17/ds-constructions-completes-raipur-Bhilai-durg-expressway-project-1150541108.html DS Constructions completes Raipur-Durg Expressway Project ]</ref> This has reduced the travel time between Raipur and Bhilai.<ref>[http://www.moneycontrol.com/news-topic/raipur---durg-/ Raipur Durg : Latest News on Raipur Durg , Raipur Durg Updates, Raipur Durg Videos, Photos, Wiki, Topic]. Moneycontrol.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Durg - Raipur - Arang Expressway]]: a proposed and upcoming 92 km long greenfield expressway.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Expressways in Chhattisgarh]]<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Durg]]<br />
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