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Komatireddy Inaugurates Bridge, Announces Development Funds in Devarakadra
A new bridge was opened over the Ukachettu Vagu in Madanapur mandal.
The bridge had been started earlier but was not finished.
The current government provided Rs 6 crore to complete it.
Officials said people had faced serious travel problems during the rainy season.
They also said four people had died in the past because there was no bridge.
The government announced money for three new mandal office complexes.
Other projects mentioned included a hospital, a degree college and roads near Kurumurthy temple.
Ministers said the government is also supporting education, housing, welfare and employment.
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy inaugurated a high-level bridge over Ukachettu Vagu in Madanapur mandal.
The government sanctioned Rs 6 crore to complete the bridge, which had been left unfinished by the previous administration.
Officials said the bridge is expected to ease monsoon travel problems; four people had previously died because it was absent.
The government sanctioned Rs 49 crore for mandal office complexes in Madanapur, Kaukuntla and Musapet.
G. Madhusudan Reddy said he had secured about Rs 1,034 crore for Devarakadra constituency during the government’s first 1,000 days.
- Who
- Minister for Roads and Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy inaugurated the bridge, accompanied by Minister Vakiti Srihari and Devarakadra MLA G. Madhusudan Reddy.
- What
- A high-level bridge over Ukachettu Vagu was inaugurated, alongside announcements of funding for local development projects.
- Where
- Madanapur mandal in Devarakadra constituency.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Sunday; the MLA also referred to the government’s first 1,000 days.
- Why
- The bridge was completed to improve public travel, particularly during the monsoon, while the other funds were announced for administrative facilities and constituency development.
Current Government and Supporters
Previous Administration and Critics
Responsibility for the delayed bridge
Current Government and Supporters
The current government says it responded to the MLA’s request by immediately sanctioning Rs 6 crore and completing the pending bridge works.
Previous Administration and Critics
Minister Vakiti Srihari and MLA G. Madhusudan Reddy criticised the previous administration for starting the bridge but leaving it unfinished.
Impact of the bridge
Current Government and Supporters
Government representatives say the completed bridge has resolved commuting difficulties during the monsoon and addressed a long-standing public need.
Previous Administration and Critics
Critics highlighted the consequences of the delay, stating that four people had died in the past because the bridge was absent.
Key facts
- Bridge location
- Over Ukachettu Vagu in Madanapur mandal
- Bridge completion funding
- Rs 6 crore
- Mandal office funding
- Rs 49 crore for complexes in Madanapur, Kaukuntla and Musapet
- Approximate allocation per complex
- Rs 16.3 crore
- Constituency funds claimed
- About Rs 1,034 crore secured during the government’s first 1,000 days
- Other announced development
- A 100-bed hospital, a degree college, roads and bridges leading to Kurumurthy temple









