Pemmasani reviews key highway projects, pending issues in Guntur-Vijayawada region
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar reviewed the progress of key National Highway projects and infrastructure bottlenecks in the Guntur-Vijayawada region. He directed officials to expedite pending works, including flyovers and road overbridges.
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Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Tuesday reviewed key National Highway projects and pending issues in the Guntur-Vijayawada region with senior National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials.
The review meeting, held at the Minister’s camp office at Kolanukonda, focused on the progress of ongoing works, bottlenecks and measures to expedite infrastructure projects.
Dr. Chandra Sekhar sought details of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed flyover at Chinakakani on the West Bypass, including the further course of action and the timeline for its completion. He also reviewed proposals for the Outer Ring Road and the status of reports submitted to the Centre.
The meeting also discussed issues related to the road underbridge (RUB) and drain outlet at Suddapalli Donka, problems at the Venkata Palem toll plaza and measures to make the Pedakakani Y-junction accident-free.
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