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Vijayawada Plans Murals, Greenery for Skew Bridge Underpass
Vijayawada officials want to make the Skew Bridge underpass cleaner and nicer.
They will remove rubbish from the area.
They may paint colorful pictures on the walls.
They also plan to add plants to make the place greener.
Officials will keep nearby water pumps ready for heavy rain.
These pumps can help stop water from entering homes.
The Commissioner also spoke with local residents about their concerns.
He visited an Anna Canteen to ask whether people liked the food and facilities.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra ordered officials to beautify the Skew Bridge underpass.
Officials were told to remove debris, maintain cleanliness, paint murals and add plants where needed.
The Commissioner directed officials to keep motor pumps near the Krishna River ready for heavy rains.
He asked officials to prevent rainwater from entering homes in Ramalingeswara Nagar.
Dhyanachandra visited an Anna Canteen and sought residents’ feedback on food quality, hygiene and facilities.
- Who
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra and civic officials.
- What
- Officials were directed to beautify and maintain the Skew Bridge underpass, prepare rainwater pumps and review civic services.
- Where
- The Skew Bridge underpass and several areas of Vijayawada, including Labbipet, Ramalingeswara Nagar, Krishnalanka and Ranigarithota.
- When
- Thursday morning.
- Why
- To create a cleaner, greener and more pleasant environment, while reducing the risk of rainwater entering residential areas.
Key facts
- Civic authority
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
- Commissioner
- HM Dhyanachandra
- Underpass work
- Debris removal, wall murals, plantation and regular maintenance
- Rain preparedness
- Motor pumps near the Krishna River are to be kept ready for immediate use.
- Flood-prevention area
- Sairam Cut Pieces area in Ramalingeswara Nagar
- Public feedback
- Residents were asked about civic problems, while Anna Canteen users were asked about food quality, taste, hygiene and facilities.









