Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy and Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari have together inaugurated and laid the foundation in a virtual mode of 61 road projects in the state worth about Rs 15,600 crore.
The total length of the network to come in use through these completed and to be constructed roads is 1411 KMs.
Among the projects dedicated to the public on Friday are the 2.6 km long six-lane Kanakadurga flyover constructed at a cost of Rs 502 crore, and the 2.3 km long Benz Circle flyover costing Rs 80 crore. The flyovers located in Vijayawada are expected to significantly reduce the traffic congestion along the national highways passing through the city.
