Visakhapatnam Port Set For Major Upgrade With Rs 334.89-Crore Flyover To Ease Traffic & Speed Up Cargo Evacuation
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a Rs 334.89-crore internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority to improve cargo evacuation, reduce traffic congestion and streamline movement within the port premises. The project, approved by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, was appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB)…
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has greenlit a Rs 334.89-crore internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority. This infrastructure upgrade aims to alleviate traffic congestion, expedite cargo evacuation, and enhance overall port operations. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented the project, emphasizing its critical role in streamlining movement within the port premises and removing a key bottleneck.
The elevated corridor will span 3.584 km, connecting Convent Junction with the Dock Area, effectively separating road and rail traffic. This measure aims to address delays at nine major railway level crossings, which currently result in around 18 gate closures daily due to high train exchange volumes. The project, set to conclude within 30 months, will incorporate civil and electrical works, utility shifting, safety installations, and five years of maintenance.
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