₹11 crore sanctioned for works of two NHs between Annamayya and Kadapa districts: Minister

The State government has sanctioned ₹11.07 crore for the development of two-lane link roads connecting Rayachoti-Vempalli (NH 440) and Kadapa-Rayachoti (NH 40) across Annamayya and Kadapa districts, said Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy. The Minister was inaugurating the works at the Kadapa Ring Road, in Rayachoti, on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ramprasad Reddy said that the coalition government was committed to both development and welfare in State. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has an advanced vision plan for the integrated development of the State by the next five years, he said.

He added that the Minister for Roads and Buildings, B.C. Janardhan Reddy, meanwhile, played a crucial role in securing key road projects for the Rayachoti Assembly constituency. The Minister announced that the ongoing road works, including the Rayachoti-Vempalli road, would be completed promptly. Mr. Ramprasad Reddy further reiterated that measures to tackle the recent drinking water crisis would be taken up on a war-footing by digging new borewells in many villages across the district.

The Minister said that the construction of cement roads and drainage canals would also be undertaken on top priority. He hailed the efforts of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in expediting National Highways’ development across the country. “The tunnel construction at Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat will commence soon, and this will end the frequent road accidents on the section,” Mr. Ramprasad Reddy said.

“Strengthening of the road network will significantly improve economic activity in the Rayalaseema region, particularly Annamayya district,” the Minister said.

Published - June 08, 2025 06:27 pm IST