Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Bhogapuram Airport Roads Ready for Inauguration
The new Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport at Bhogapuram is getting ready for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1.
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has been working hard to expand and develop roads leading to the airport.
They have widened 26 km of roads, with only a small stretch left.
The VMRDA has also put up directional signboards to help people find their way.
There are plans to improve public transport with electric buses.
This is all to make sure people can easily travel to the new airport.
The Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport at Bhogapuram is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1.
The VMRDA has expanded 26 km of roads leading to the airport, with only a 4 km stretch remaining.
Directional signboards are being installed at 32 locations to guide motorists.
A proposed coastal corridor is planned to enhance connectivity from Visakhapatnam to the airport.
Public transport is being strengthened with the launch of electric buses by APSRTC.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Roads and Buildings Department
- What
- Expansion and development of roads leading to Bhogapuram Airport
- When
- Inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1
- Where
- Bhogapuram, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To ensure seamless connectivity between Visakhapatnam and the new international airport
Infrastructure Development
Public Transport Enhancement
Road Connectivity
Infrastructure Development
The VMRDA has completed the expansion of 26 km of roads leading to Bhogapuram Airport, with only a 4 km stretch remaining.
Public Transport Enhancement
Public transport connectivity is being strengthened with the launch of electric buses by APSRTC for travel to the airport.
- Airport Name
- Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport
- Inauguration Date
- August 1
- Roads Expanded
- 26 km
- Remaining Road Work
- 4 km
- Cost of Road Expansion
- Rs. 170 crore
- Digital Mapping
- Directional signboards at 32 locations
- Proposed Coastal Corridor
- From Tenneti Park to Bheemunipatnam and Bheemunipatnam to Bhogapuram Airport