Archive · 23 May 2025
Andhra Pradesh to Commence Vizag Metro Construction
The government in Andhra Pradesh is working on big projects to make life better.
They're starting to build a new metro in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) with a special double-decker design to save space and make it easier for people to get around.
They're also building roads, including a semi-ring road like the one in Hyderabad, to handle more traffic and connect to the new airport.
The government is also finishing houses and giving them to women.
They are also fixing the water supply with funds from the central government to make sure everyone has clean water.
Vizag Metro construction is set to begin in October.
The metro will use a double-decker design.
A semi-ring road is planned to ease traffic.
The government is finishing TIDCO housing projects.
Funds from the Union government are being used for water projects.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana.
- What
- Vizag Metro construction, semi-ring road, road construction, housing projects, and water supply improvements.
- When
- Construction of Vizag Metro slated to begin in October, airport expected to be completed by next year.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance connectivity, support city growth, and improve infrastructure.
- Metro Start Date
- October
- Metro Design
- Double-decker
- Roads Proposed for Airport
- 22
- TIDCO Houses
- To be distributed by Dasara festival.
- AMRUT Scheme Funding
- Rs 834 crore