Telangana CM Reddy meets Nitin Gadkari, seeks Centres nod for northern part of Regional Ring Road
New Delhi, July 14
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy requested Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari to secure the Union Cabinet approval for the pending Northern part of the Regional Ring Road and commence the works expeditiously.
According to a press release, the Chief Minister met with Nitin Gadkari at the latter's residence today in Delhi. During the meeting, the CM brought to the attention of the Union Minister that 95 per cent of the land acquisition for the RRR North region has already been completed.
Nitin Gadkari has been requested to grant the necessary approvals for the southern section of the RRR, it said.
CM Revanth Reddy informed the Union Minister that the works of the South and North parts of the Regional Ring Road would be completed faster at less cost if the construction works commenced simultaneously.
As per the release, the Chief Minister briefed Nitin Gadkari about the importance of the proposed greenfield highway connecting Hyderabad to the Andhra Pradesh capital city.
The highway project was envisaged as per the mandated AP Reorganisation Act. The CM appealed to the minister to approve and issue orders for this immediately.
CM Revanth Reddy highlighted the 12-lane highway proposed from 'Bharat Future City' to Bandar Port via Amaravati, which reduces travel distance between Hyderabad and Vijayawada by 100 kilometres, said the release.
The highway would also help to reduce freight transportation time between Hyderabad and Bandar Port.
The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister of the pending forest clearances for the Mannanur-Srisailam elevated corridor, which also covered Nallamala Sanctuary, Srisailam Temple and Srisailam reservoirs. The CM urged Nitin Gadkari to approve the corridor.
According to the release, CM Revanth Reddy explained to the Union Minister the urgent need to sanction a six-lane alternative highway from Mancherial to Hyderabad, which serves as an alternative to the existing Rajiv Highway.
The Chief Minister assured that the state government would undertake the necessary land acquisition for this project. The new highway would create fresh opportunities for agriculture and business.
Nalgonda MP Raghuveer Reddy, R&B Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj, Government Advisor and Ex-officio Special Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, Special Secretary (Coordination) Advait Kumar Singh, and others were present in the meeting.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is the kind of interstate cooperation we need. CM Reddy is smart to meet Gadkari directly instead of just sending files. The highway from Bharat Future City to Bandar Port sounds ambitious - will cut 100 km off the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route. Imagine the economic boost for both states! 👍
Good to see the CM pushing for these projects, but I hope they don't forget about environmental clearances. The Nallamala Sanctuary is ecologically sensitive. Yes, we need development, but we also need to protect our forests and wildlife. Hope the forest clearance issue for Srisailam corridor is handled carefully. 🌿
The Mancherial-Hyderabad alternative highway is long overdue! The existing Rajiv Highway is always jammed, especially during peak hours. This six-lane option will be a relief for daily commuters and truck drivers. And the CM said state will handle land acquisition - that's the right approach to speed things up. 👏
I appreciate the political will here, but let's be real - these projects will take years to complete. The land acquisition might be 95% done for RRR North, but construction and clearances can drag on. Hope the CM keeps regular follow-ups and doesn't let this become another election promise. Let's see concrete results first.
The freight transportation angle is key - reduced travel time to Bandar Port means lower costs for exporters from Telangana. This directly benefits farmers and businesses in the region. But what about the displacement of people
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