Amaravati to Get New, Multiple Road Links From Various Directions
The E13 road from NH-16 via AIIMS to Amaravati is also expected to become a key link to the capital. The minister directed officials to expedite its construction and commission it at the earliest.
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government is fast-tracking the development of additional road links to Amaravati to provide smoother and quicker access to the capital region from different parts of the state, Municipal Administration and Urban Development minister P. Narayana said on Thursday.
With Seed Access Road already operational, the state government is now focusing on strengthening alternative connectivity to Amaravati. It is preparing a comprehensive road network to meet the growing traffic and transport requirements, as the development of the capital gathers pace.
In this regard, Narayana reviewed the progress of E13, E15, E1 and E3 road projects at a meeting attended by CRDA commissioner Vijayarama Raju, additional commissioner Karthik, Guntur district collector Saikanth Varma and senior engineers and officials.
The minister sought a detailed status of the road projects, pending clearances, land-related issues, and railway permissions. Officials informed him that most of the required railway and other clearances will be received shortly.
The E15 road directly connecting Mangalagiri with Amaravati is progressing rapidly, officials told Narayana. Once completed, this road will provide a direct and convenient route for vehicles approaching Amaravati from the Mangalagiri side.
The E13 road from NH-16 via AIIMS to Amaravati is also expected to become a key link to the capital. The minister directed officials to expedite its construction and commission it at the earliest.
Further, Narayana reviewed the next phase of the Seed Access Road (E3). He directed officials to speed up work on the proposed elevated corridor from the Steel Bridge to Manipal Hospital. The corridor is expected to improve connectivity to several key locations in the capital region.
The E1 road will run parallel to the Seed Access Road with widening of the Karakatta road up to Prakasam Barrage. This will be an alternative and easier route between Vijayawada and Amaravati.
The minister said the objective is to ensure that Amaravati is not dependent on a single road. Motorists must be able to enter the capital through multiple routes from different directions. He directed all departments and officials to work in coordination and complete the projects within the stipulated time.
Narayana asked the Guntur collector to take necessary measures to remove any hurdle in construction of the roads.