Varanasi River Varuna Link Corridor Construction for City Decongestion

This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to undertake the "Development of a Link Connector Corridor connecting the NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along the River Varuna for Decongestion of Varanasi City PKG2 from Km11.744-km19.420 (TL 14.720Km including Loop Ramp) in the State of Uttar Pradesh on HAM." Issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a Public Sector Undertaking, this open/advertised tender seeks proposals for a vital civil works project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion within Varanasi city. The project falls under the Tender Category of "Works" and is specifically designated as a "Civil Works" product category, identified by Tender Reference Number NHAI/HQ/UP(E)/Varuna Corridor/Pkg-2. The work involves the construction of a substantial 14.720 km corridor, including crucial loop ramps, along the River Varuna. Prospective bidders are advised that the tender documents are available for download from June 23, 2026, 01:25 PM, with a submission deadline of October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM. A tender fee of INR 190,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 184,800,000 are stipulated for participation. The bid opening is scheduled for October 23, 2026, 11:30 AM. The tender inviting authority is MANOJ KUMAR SHARMA at NHAI HQ, NEW DELHI-110075.