Govt speeds up road repairs in Vizag under 100-day action plan

As part of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s 100-day action plan, the state government is taking strong steps to improve road conditions in Visakhapatnam. Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Dr. P. Narayana, highlighted the ongoing pothole repairs at a public event on Saturday. He was joined by Minister-in-Charge Dolabala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Visakhapatnam Mayor Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari, MP M. Sribharat, and MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, who symbolically participated in a pothole-filling activity at Siripuram Dutt Island Junction.
“We have made road repairs a priority across the state. In Visakhapatnam alone, we have fixed 2,009 of the 4,441 identified potholes, with a budget of Rs. 6.83 crore,” said Dr. Narayana. He assured that work on the remaining potholes is ongoing, with GVMC officials directed to speed up repairs to minimize traffic issues.
MP M. Sribharat noted the positive impact of these repairs on the daily lives of residents, saying, “Poor road conditions have caused a lot of inconvenience. The government’s quick response will greatly improve things.” Mayor Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari agreed, stressing the importance of good roads for the city’s growth.
Dr. Narayana also shared the government’s vision for Visakhapatnam, saying, “We aim not only to fix immediate issues but to make Visakhapatnam a clean and attractive city.” The road repairs are part of a larger plan to boost urban development and strengthen infrastructure in Visakhapatnam