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Bhogapuram Airport Struggles With Long, Costly Access
Bhogapuram Airport has been operating for nearly a week, but passengers from Visakhapatnam and nearby parts of North Andhra are facing difficult access. The airport is about 50 km from Visakhapatnam, while travellers from Gajuwaka and areas farther east may travel 80 to 100 km. Traffic, long journey times and parking fees are adding to the burden.
Special RTC buses are running, but passengers have raised concerns about their timings. Taxis are expensive, while private vehicles face traffic and parking costs. A road between Simhachalam and Anandapuram has been developed, but congestion continues beyond that stretch. The proposed Visakhapatnam-Bhogapuram Beach Corridor is expected to improve access, with work likely to begin by the end of this year after approval of its Detailed Project Report. Its public opening will determine when the airport becomes easier to reach.
Indian Opinion Analysis
An airport’s practical catchment depends not just on flight schedules, but also on predictable travel time and affordable transfers. Poor road access can push passengers towards nearer airports, private drop-offs or later departures, raising the cost of air travel for families and businesses. A workable solution will require coordination between road construction, bus timetables, taxi services and parking management. The key signal will be whether the corridor receives a firm construction schedule and whether public transport frequency improves before the road is completed.
Source: greatandhra.com
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