Minister Narayana addresses traffic issuesOutlines proposals toreduce traffic on the route from Gajuwaka to Bhogapuram AirportPNS n

Minister Narayana, in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, responded to the traffic congestion issues on the route to Bhogapuram Airport, specifically addressing concerns raised by Nellimarla MLA Lokam Madhavi. Narayana outlined proposals aimed at reducing traffic on the route from Gajuwaka to Bhogapuram Airport. He mentioned that alongside the metro project, new road constructions are being planned to facilitate smoother access.
Narayana explained that there is a metro proposal intended to alleviate traffic in Visakhapatnam. The metro line is planned to extend 34.6 km from Gajuwaka through Maddilapalem and Madhurawada to Bhogapuram. The Minister said: “We have sent the metro proposals to the Central government and are ensuring that we receive their approval. As soon as we obtain the approval, the works will commence.”  
He expressed optimism that the introduction of the metro rail would significantly reduce traffic congestion, although he noted that it would take four years to complete the project.
To address immediate traffic issues on AH 45, the Minister instructed officials to ensure that 15 internal roads are completed within a year. Besides, there are proposals for six roads to connect the old highway AH 47 to NH 16.
The Speaker of the Assembly requested the Minister to hold a meeting with MLAs and officials from Visakhapatnam to further discuss these matters. Narayana assured the members of the Assembly that he would convene this meeting next week.