Four more roads to boost connectivity to Andhra capital Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh government is accelerating the construction of four new roads to improve connectivity to the capital city, Amaravati. Officials are working to resolve land and railway clearance issues to ensure the projects meet their scheduled deadlines.
Why it matters
Improved infrastructure is critical for the development of Amaravati as a functional capital city and for regional economic growth.
The Andhra Pradesh government is expediting the laying of four additional roads to strengthen the connectivity to Amaravati from different parts of the region, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana said on Thursday.
Reviewing the progress of the E13, E15, E1 and E3 roads, Mr. Narayana directed officials to ensure that the projects were completed within the scheduled timeframe. APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijayarama Raju, Additional Commissioner K. Karthik, Guntur Collector C.M. Saikanth Varma and senior engineers attended the review meeting.
Officials briefed the Minister on the status of construction, pending permissions, land-related issues and railway clearances. They said most of the required railway and other approvals were nearing completion.
The E15 road will provide direct connectivity between Mangalagiri and Amaravati, facilitating smoother movement of traffic into the capital region. The E13 road, connecting Amaravati with National Highway-16 through AIIMS, is also being prioritised.
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