Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Commuters Demand Immediate Repairs to Deteriorating Narsipatnam–Chodavaram Road
The road between Narsipatnam and Chodavaram is in poor condition, commuters say.
It has potholes and damaged, uneven patches.
People who travel on it say their journeys are difficult and can be risky.
Motorists say the road damages their vehicles and costs them money to maintain.
Bus passengers and people riding two-wheelers also have uncomfortable trips.
Some passengers say the bumps cause back pain.
CPM leader Govinda Rao says the road has not had basic repairs for nearly eight years.
Residents and CPM leaders want officials to repair it soon.
They say they may protest if their requests are ignored.
Commuters say potholes and damaged surfaces have made the Narsipatnam–Chodavaram road difficult and risky to use.
Motorists report vehicle damage and rising maintenance costs, while two-wheeler riders and bus passengers face uncomfortable journeys.
Passengers say repeated jolts on the uneven road cause physical discomfort, including back pain.
CPM leader Govinda Rao alleges the road has gone nearly eight years without even basic repairs, despite repeated representations.
Local residents and CPM leaders are calling for urgent repairs and warn they will protest if authorities continue to ignore their demands.
- Who
- Commuters, local residents and CPM leaders, including Govinda Rao.
- What
- Residents are demanding immediate repairs to the deteriorated Narsipatnam–Chodavaram road.
- When
- The road is alleged to have gone nearly eight years without basic repairs; the complaints are ongoing.
- Where
- The Narsipatnam–Chodavaram road in the Anakapalli area.
- Why
- Potholes and damaged surfaces are making travel difficult and risky, damaging vehicles and causing discomfort to passengers.
- Road
- Narsipatnam–Chodavaram kachha road
- Reported condition
- Potholes and damaged, uneven surfaces
- Repair history
- CPM leader Govinda Rao alleges there have been no basic repairs for nearly eight years
- Reported effects
- Vehicle damage, higher maintenance costs, risky travel and passenger discomfort, including back pain
- Requested action
- Urgent repair work by the concerned officials and elected representatives
- Proposed response if demands are ignored
- CPM leaders and local residents say they will launch protests