Roads damaged during Bhogapuram airport construction leave villages cut off, farmers unable to reach fields
Passengers living nearby say service roads have no access to the airport and they must travel eight km to reach the highway
Construction of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district has resulted in damaged roads for surrounding villages, leaving residents unable to access essential services and farmland. Villages like Dibbalapalem, Ravada, Byreddipalem, Gudepuvalasa, Kancheru, and others have expressed their concerns to the government, demanding the construction of new roads to restore connectivity.
The airport's construction on 2,500 acres has separated several villages, making it difficult for farmers to reach their fields and transport goods. K. Suribabu, A. Applanaidu, and others have urged the government to prioritize road and approach road development, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers in transporting produce and inputs.
Jana Sena Party MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi has committed to raising the issue with the government. However, officials attribute the delay in road construction to funding shortages. Passengers are also experiencing difficulties, as the airport's service roads do not connect to the national highway, forcing travelers to travel up to eight kilometers to reach their destination.
M.S.S. Mohan has called on the National Highways Authority of India to improve connectivity from the service roads to the airport, as local residents also require convenient access to the facility.
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