Archive · 27 Sep 2026
Residents Seek Repairs for 93-Year-Old Kotipamu Bridge Connecting Three States
The Kotipamu bridge is a very old bridge in Andhra Pradesh.
It was built in 1933 and is still used today.
The bridge connects roads leading to Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Many large potholes have formed on its surface.
Rainwater makes the potholes difficult for drivers to see.
Heavy vehicles may be especially at risk while crossing.
Local leaders want the government to repair or replace the bridge soon.
They say protests could be held if officials do not act.
The 93-year-old Kotipamu bridge over the Janjavathi River is in dangerous disrepair.
Large potholes and rainwater accumulation have made crossing the bridge hazardous.
The bridge links communities in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
Local leaders are urging repairs or replacement before a serious accident occurs.
Five days of continuous rain have also damaged stretches of the Parvathipuram-Kuneru road.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Kolli Sambamurthy, and Andhra Pradesh Girijana Sangham leader Rama Rao are seeking government action.
- What
- They are demanding immediate repair or replacement of the damaged Kotipamu bridge and repairs to nearby road sections.
- When
- The bridge was built in 1933; its condition has worsened after recent heavy rainfall, including five days of continuous rain.
- Where
- The bridge crosses the Janjavathi River in Komarada mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district on the Parvathipuram-Kuneru State Highway.
- Why
- Prolonged use, inadequate maintenance, potholes, and rainfall have made the bridge and nearby road hazardous for motorists and passengers.
Residents and Local Leaders
Government Authorities
Bridge repairs or replacement
Residents and Local Leaders
Local residents and leaders say the bridge requires immediate repair or replacement because its damaged surface and age threaten motorists, passengers, and heavy vehicles.
Government Authorities
The articles do not provide a response or position from the Andhra Pradesh government or its Roads and Buildings department.
Urgency of intervention
Residents and Local Leaders
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Andhra Pradesh Girijana Sangham leaders want action before the deterioration causes a serious accident or loss of life.
Government Authorities
No government timeline, repair plan, or public explanation is provided in the reports.
Public protest
Residents and Local Leaders
The Andhra Pradesh Girijana Sangham says it may join commuters and residents in large-scale protests if authorities fail to respond.
Government Authorities
The articles do not report any official reaction to the proposed protests.
- Bridge age
- 93 years; built in 1933
- Location
- Across the Janjavathi River in Komarada mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district
- Highway
- Parvathipuram-Kuneru State Highway
- Regional importance
- Interstate link connecting Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh
- Main damage
- Large potholes, rainwater accumulation, and structural deterioration
- Requested action
- Immediate repair or replacement by the Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings department
- Possible response
- The Andhra Pradesh Girijana Sangham has warned of protests at the district collector’s office