GVL urges Road Transport Secretary to remove Aganapudi toll plaza
The Hindu
MP G.V.L. Narasimha Rao urges fast-tracking of national highway works in Visakhapatnam for economic development and tourism growth.
Rajya Sabha MP G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, on Wednesday, urged Anurag Jain, the Secretary of the Ministry of Roads Transport and Highways (MoRTH), to fast-track the works of laying of the two national highway stretches between Visakhapatnam and Araku valley as it is extremely important for the economic development of the region and for exploiting the full tourism potential of Araku.
The MP also sought immediate financial sanction for the two stretches and commencement of land acquisition activities including four lane of Pendurthi to Bowdara via S. Kota through NH-516B and Bowdara to Araku through NH-516E.
Mr Narasimha Rao also demanded the removal of the toll plaza at Aganampudi on old NH16, which continues to exist even after the completion of the 51 km stretch from Anandapuram and Anakapalli. He said that Mr. Jain responded positively to his pleas.
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