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Centre clears Rs 334.89-cr flyover at Visakhapatnam Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved a Rs 334.89-crore internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority to speed up cargo evacuation and ease congestion. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the…
The Story in Brief
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved a Rs 334.89-crore internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority to speed up cargo evacuation and ease congestion. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the project will remove a critical bottleneck and improve operational efficiency.
The 3.584-km elevated corridor will connect Convent Junction with the Dock Area, separating road and rail traffic. It targets nine major level crossings that see about 18 gate closures daily due to high train volumes, causing long vehicle waiting times and higher fuel costs. Work is to finish within 30 months.
The Indian Opinion
The Ministry's approval is welcome, but the real test will be execution. Port projects often get stuck in land acquisition or utility shifting delays. At Rs 334.89 crore for a 3.584-km stretch, the cost per km is steep, does the detailed estimate account for price escalations? Citizens will watch whether the 30-month deadline is met without cost overruns, especially given the contractor's past record.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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