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State Sanctions ₹55.70 Crore for Srikakulam Road Upgrade
The government approved money to improve an important road in Srikakulam district.
The road is called the Dola–Polaki–Naupada road.
The project will make 33.20 kilometers of the road wider and stronger.
The work has been divided into two sections.
One section will receive ₹25.20 crore.
The other section will receive ₹30.50 crore.
The road connects several towns and coastal villages.
Better roads may help fishing families and other rural communities travel more easily.
The state government sanctioned ₹55.70 crore for road works in Srikakulam district.
The project will widen and strengthen 33.20 km of the Dola–Polaki–Naupada road.
The first 13-km stretch received ₹25.20 crore in approval.
The second 20.20-km stretch received ₹30.50 crore in approval.
The road connects Narasannapeta, Tekkali, Naupada and several coastal villages.
- Who
- The state government, through the transport, roads and buildings department.
- What
- Administrative approval was granted for ₹55.70 crore to widen and strengthen 33.20 km of road.
- Where
- The Dola–Polaki–Naupada road in Srikakulam district, including areas around Narasannapeta and Tekkali.
- When
- The approval was issued through G.O.Rt.No.459 on August 28.
- Why
- To improve connectivity for coastal villages, fishing communities and other rural residents.
Key facts
- Total allocation
- ₹55.70 crore
- Road project
- Widening and strengthening of the Dola–Polaki–Naupada road
- Total length
- 33.20 km
- First stretch
- 13 km; ₹25.20 crore sanctioned
- Second stretch
- 20.20 km; ₹30.50 crore sanctioned
- Approval order
- G.O.Rt.No.459, issued August 28
- Expected benefit
- Improved connectivity for fishing and rural communities
Sources
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