Vizag port inks Rs 300 crore deal with RVNL to construct flyover

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) partnered to construct a Rs 300 crore flyover to alleviate congestion and enhance cargo movement. The 3.3 km flyover will connect Seahorse Junction to the dock area, eliminating 11 level crossings. This infrastructure upgrade aims to improve traffic management and efficiency at one of India’s major ports in Andhra Pradesh.

An agreement worth Rs 300 crore was signed between Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) to construct a flyover to reduce congestion and enable seamless cargo movement via road and rail traffic towards the port. The project will cover the areas surrounding the port and critical parts of the city leading to it and is designed to improve traffic management and cargo evacuation.

According to an official press release from VPA, “...The estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs 300 crore. The flyover will eliminate 11 level crossings obstructing traffic flow, ensuring smooth cargo movement.”  The flyover, which spans 3.3 km in length, will feature a carriageway width of seven metres for two lanes and 10.5 metres for three lanes, facilitating efficient entry and exit for port-bound traffic.