Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Chintalachenu Underpass Opening Sparks TD-YSRC Political Dispute
A new road underpass has caused an argument between two political parties in Tirupati.
The underpass is at a railway crossing where many vehicles wait for trains.
Around 50,000 vehicles use that road every day.
The YSRC said the underpass was ready and should have opened earlier.
Its leader, Bhumana Abhinay, held a protest asking officials to open it.
The YSRC said the road opened soon after the protest began.
The TD said the protest did not cause the opening and that an inauguration was planned for September 28.
The TD also said a pump was needed to remove rainwater from the underpass.
The Chintalachenu LC 107 road under-bridge is intended to ease congestion on the Tirupati-Renigunta road.
About 50,000 vehicles use the route daily, where frequent train movements have caused delays.
YSRC leader Bhumana Abhinay protested, saying the completed underpass should have opened sooner.
YSRC claimed the facility opened after its protest, while TD rejected that claim.
TD said the underpass was scheduled for inauguration on September 28 after rainwater-pumping arrangements were completed.
- Who
- YSRC Tirupati in-charge Bhumana Abhinay and TD Tirupati in-charge J.B. Srinivas, along with other party leaders and railway officials.
- What
- The opening of the Chintalachenu LC 107 road under-bridge has led to competing claims over delays and political credit.
- When
- The project was approved in 2023; a railway communication cited by the YSRC was dated June 22, and the TD said inauguration was scheduled for September 28.
- Where
- At the Chintalachenu LC 107 crossing on the Tirupati-Renigunta road in Tirupati.
- Why
- The underpass was proposed to reduce traffic delays caused by frequent train movements and improve connectivity to eastern Tirupati.
YSRC's account
TD's account
Reason for delay
YSRC's account
YSRC said most of the project was complete and questioned why a rainwater drainage pump should prevent public access.
TD's account
TD said required works were not completed by the previous YSRC government and that a motor was still being arranged to remove rainwater.
Effect of the protest
YSRC's account
YSRC claimed officials opened the underpass for public use shortly after its protest began.
TD's account
TD said the protest did not lead to the opening and accused YSRC of seeking political credit.
Opening plans
YSRC's account
YSRC cited a June 22 railway communication saying the facility was ready for opening.
TD's account
TD said the underpass was scheduled to be inaugurated on September 28 after discussions with railway officials.
- Facility
- Chintalachenu LC 107 road under-bridge
- Location
- Tirupati-Renigunta road, Tirupati
- Daily traffic
- Around 50,000 vehicles use the stretch
- Project approval
- Approved in 2023
- YSRC demand
- Immediate opening of the underpass
- TD opening date
- September 28
- Outstanding arrangement
- Installation of a motor to pump out accumulated rainwater