Gadkari Promises Swift Action on Telangana-Andhra Double-Decker Iconic Bridge

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured expedited construction of a double-decker cable-stayed bridge between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This promise was made during a meeting with Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao. The project aims to enhance tourism and reduce travel time significantly.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has pledged to expedite the construction of an iconic double-decker cable-stayed bridge between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the Krishna River. The Telangana government confirmed this development on Saturday.

The assurance was given during a meeting in New Delhi with Telangana Tourism and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao. Gadkari showed a positive response to Rao's request to fast-track the project, guaranteeing that all necessary procedures would be completed and tenders launched by the end of September, according to an official statement.

The Rs 1,082.56 crore bridge, which has been pending for two years, will connect Somashila in Telangana and Sangameshwar in Andhra Pradesh. The bridge is expected to promote eco-friendly tourism and provide a safer, shorter route, reducing travel distance by 70-80 kilometers and travel time by at least 90 minutes.

(With inputs from agencies.)