Heavy rains damaged 2,405 km of R&B roads in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister

The Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department has estimated that 2,405 km of roads across the State were damaged by heavy rains triggered by the severe cyclonic storm, with the preliminary cost of restoration estimated at ₹1,498.30 crore.

R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said on Monday that all the damaged roads would be restored at the earliest. The department had taken precautionary and relief measures to minimise inconvenience to the public during the heavy rains.

Srikakulam district reported the highest extent of damage, with 412 km of R&B roads affected, he said.

Road breaches were reported at 36 locations, while potholes and other major damages were reported at nine locations. Temporary restoration works had been completed at all these locations to ensure that traffic was not disrupted.