Amaravati roads to be linked to NHs

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana has revealed plans for the design and construction of roads that will connect Amaravati, the State’s capital, directly to national highways, with a focus on the next 30 years. These roads are set to link the Seed Capital to the highways while ensuring minimal disruption to the public during construction. The minister has appealed to residents whose homes might be affected by the road designs to cooperate with the government.
During a recent field visit, the minister inspected the routes for several ongoing road projects in the capital. Over four hours, he toured villages including Mangalagiri, Navuluru, and Erraballam, assessing the design plans for the E11 and E13 roads in Seed Capital, which will be extended to connect with National Highway 16. The designs for these roads have been handed over to Lee Associates. Along with inspecting these projects, the minister also reviewed the progress of the Vijayawada West Bypass and made several recommendations to the National Highways Authority of India.
Speaking to the media, the minister emphasized that the road designs would aim to minimize damage to private property. He confirmed that the government is extending the E11 and E13 roads from Seed Capital to National Highway 16, which will link Amaravati to the Chennai-Kolkata route. These road designs are being planned with the future in mind, covering the next 30 years. Narayana also acknowledged the contributions of farmers, highlighting that 34,000 acres of land were voluntarily donated to the capital city within just 58 days. He praised the current government for overcoming the challenges faced during the capital’s development.
To date, the authority has approved tenders worth ?22,000 crores, with an additional ?20,000 crores set to be approved in the upcoming CRDA authority meeting. The construction includes 16 roads running from east to west and 18 roads from north to south, covering a 217-square-kilometre area. The E11 and E13 roads will be extended as part of this project.
The minister assured that efforts would be made to minimize the impact on private properties, with the roads passing through forested areas and affecting only a few houses. Authorities, along with local representatives, will engage with the affected families to ensure fairness and appropriate compensation. The roads will be designed for speeds of 80 to 100 km/h.
The minister also noted that the construction of the Vijayawada West Bypass is nearing completion. This road, which passes through Amaravati, will connect each section of the bypass with the capital city’s roads. He instructed that construction proceed as planned and inspected the bridge over the Krishna River, which is part of the West Bypass project.