Varanasi City Decongestion: NH-19 to Ring Road Link Corridor Construction

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a leading Public Sector Undertaking, is pleased to announce an open tender opportunity for a critical infrastructure development project. The tender seeks proposals for the "Development of Link Connector Corridor between NH-19 and Varanasi Ring Road with Riverbank Connectivity along River Ganga for Decongestion of Varanasi City Pkg 1 from Km 0.000-Km7.926 (TL 20.00Km MCW Loop Ramp Link Road) in UP on HAM." This significant project, with an estimated tender value of ₹31,48,84,00,000, aims to enhance connectivity and alleviate congestion within Varanasi city. The work involves Civil Works and is to be executed on a Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) basis. Bidders are advised that the tender is a two-cover system, requiring separate submission of Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and the Financial Proposal. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required is ₹31,49,00,000, payable to NHAI. The tender documents are available for download from June 17, 2026, 09:10 AM, with the document download and bid submission deadline set for August 19, 2026, 11:00 AM. The bid opening is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NHAI HQ. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review the detailed tender documents, including the NIT, which can be accessed via the provided links. The successful bidder will be responsible for the completion of the project within a period of 1825 days.