Bhogapuram airport launch: 10-day fete to drive awareness on economic impact

Ahead of the inauguration of the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on August 1, District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Monday reviewed preparations including road connectivity and public transport arrangements with public representatives and officials. He also called for the organisation of a 10-day series of celebratory events to raise awareness about the airport’s role in boosting North Andhra’s economic development.

Highlighting that Visakhapatnam and the airport would be linked by 28 major roads covering about 238 km, the Collector directed officials to install adequate signage and directional boards to guide commuters. While brownfield and greenfield road projects have been targeted for completion by December, efforts are under way to complete all the key arterial roads required for the airport’s opening. “Four of the seven priority road projects have already been completed, and work on the remaining stretches is being expedited,” the Collector said.