Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Minister Lays Foundation for Long-Pending Marrivalasa Bridge Project
People in Marrivalasa village have wanted a bridge for many years.
On Sunday, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas started the bridge project by laying its foundation stone.
The road-cum-bridge is expected to cost Rs 6.50 crore.
It should make it easier for villagers to reach schools, hospitals, and other services.
The project was promised during the 2024 election campaign.
It will be funded through a government investment assistance scheme.
The minister also opened a new village council building.
Villagers asked for repairs to their Anganwadi and school buildings, and he promised new buildings next year.
Officials may also arrange a bus stop for students.
MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas laid the foundation stone for a Rs 6.50 crore road-cum-bridge project at Marrivalasa on Sunday.
The bridge is intended to improve connectivity and access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.
Funding was sanctioned under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment scheme with support from the Centre.
Srinivas also inaugurated Marrivalasa’s new Gram Panchayat building, constructed at a cost of Rs 10 lakh.
The minister promised new Anganwadi and school buildings next year and said officials would be asked to provide a bus stop for students.
- Who
- MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas and residents of Marrivalasa village.
- What
- The foundation stone was laid for a Rs 6.50 crore road-cum-bridge project, and a new Gram Panchayat building was inaugurated.
- When
- On Sunday; the bridge promise was made during the 2024 elections.
- Where
- Marrivalasa village in Gajapathinagaram mandal, Vizianagaram district.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and provide faster access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.
- Bridge project cost
- Estimated at Rs 6.50 crore.
- Gram Panchayat building cost
- Rs 10 lakh.
- Funding scheme
- Special Assistance for Capital Investment scheme, with support from the Centre.
- Related river connectivity
- The project concerns connectivity across the Champavathi River; bridges at Konisa and Patruvada have already been completed.
- Additional commitment
- New Anganwadi and school buildings are promised for next year.
- Transport request
- Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation officials may be asked to provide a Marrivalasa bus stop for students.