Andhra Pradesh redesigns Visakhapatnam development master plan

The government is updating the master plan for Visakhapatnam, aiming for a vision that spans the next 30 years. P. Narayana, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister, announced this during a meeting with local MLAs. The new plan will be ready in four months. Part of the updated plan includes the metro railway. Narayana also mentioned plans to resolve issues with TDR bonds across the state through a special initiative. Traffic problems in the city have increased, especially due to roads leading to the Bhogapuram airport. To tackle this, the government will work on expanding roads and creating new alternatives. Local MLA P. Vishnu Kumar Raju called for urgent fixes to flaws in the current plan. Additionally, Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao highlighted challenges faced by small landowners near roads. Anakapalli MLA Konathala Ramakrishna proposed addressing issues like 22A lands, water supply, and beach access in the redesign. Other lawmakers also participated in the discussion, emphasizing various local concerns. The meeting included officials from relevant departments to ensure a comprehensive review of the city's development needs.