7 months ago
Nellore Authorities Plan ₹1,930 Crore Outer Ring Road
The district authorities in Nellore are planning to build a big road called the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
This road will be 83.64 kilometres long and will cost ₹1,930 crore.
The road will pass through four areas: Kovur, Sarvepalli, Nellore Rural, and Atmakur.
The plan has been waiting since 2023, and now the authorities are meeting to discuss how to make it happen.
They want to make sure the road is built in a way that is fair and doesn't cause too many problems for the people who live there.
They are also thinking about how to make the road shorter if possible.
The authorities will talk to the people who own the land and houses that might be affected by the road to make sure they get fair compensation.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla has instructed coordinated consultations among various departments for the implementation of the ₹1,930 crore Outer Ring Road (ORR) project in Nellore.
The ORR will cover 83.64 kilometres and pass through four assembly constituencies: Kovur, Sarvepalli, Nellore Rural, and Atmakur.
The proposal has been pending since 2023 and will undergo changes after field-level examinations and consultations with MLAs and stakeholders.
NUDA Chairman Kotamreddy Srinivasulu Reddy described the ORR as a significant development and advised exploring options to reduce the overall length of the ORR.
Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prasanthi Reddy expressed concern over the lack of clarity on the alignment and stressed the importance of fair and transparent compensation for affected landowners.
- Who
- District authorities, including District Collector Himanshu Shukla, NUDA Chairman Kotamreddy Srinivasulu Reddy, and Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prasanthi Reddy
- What
- Planning and implementation of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) project in Nellore
- Where
- Nellore, covering 83.64 kilometres from Leburu Bit–2 to Rajupalem Junction
- When
- The proposal has been pending since 2023; a preliminary review meeting was held on Wednesday
- Why
- To manage increasing traffic and facilitate systematic planning and effective implementation of the ORR
Key facts
- Project Name
- Outer Ring Road (ORR)
- Project Length
- 83.64 kilometres
- Estimated Cost
- ₹1,930 crore
- Assembly Constituencies Involved
- Kovur, Sarvepalli, Nellore Rural, Atmakur
- Proposal Pending Since
- 2023
- Key Officials Involved
- District Collector Himanshu Shukla, NUDA Chairman Kotamreddy Srinivasulu Reddy, Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prasanthi Reddy
- Consulting Agency
- SECON
- Meeting Location
- Tikkana Bhavan, District Collectorate
Quotes
Kotamreddy Srinivasulu Reddy
Chairman of Nellore Urban Development Authority (NUDA)
“Nearly 50 per cent of the ORR alignment, about 41.44 km, passes through five mandals in her constituency. She expressed concern over the lack of clarity on the alignment so far. She underlined the importance of ensuring fair and transparent compensation for people losing land and houses due to the project.”
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“The consulting agency SECON could conduct fresh field inspections, prepare a revised report, and hold review meetings with constituency MLAs and mandal revenue officers. He advised exploring options to reduce the overall length of the ORR wherever feasible.”
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Himanshu Shukla
District Collector of Nellore
“The proposal has been pending since 2023. Changes will thus be inevitable after examining the issues at the field-level in consultations with the MLAs and stakeholders. A consolidated report will then be submitted to the government for approvals and funding.”
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“The ORR would pass through four assembly constituencies—Kovur (41.44 km), Sarvepalli (20.94 km), Nellore Rural (19.64 km), and Atmakur (1.02 km). The estimated cost of the project is ₹1,930 crore.”
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Roop Kumar Yadav
Nellore in-charge mayor
“Compensation proposals should be re-examined in detail in consultation with the Revenue department, as the project involves an outlay of nearly ₹2,000 crore.”
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