Visakhapatnam residents demand flyover to ease traffic

Residents in Visakhapatnam are demanding a flyover from Hanumanthawaka to Maddilapalem to ease traffic congestion at Hanumanthawaka Junction. The call comes as the city prepares for increased traffic with the upcoming international airport at Bhogapuram. The Visakhapatnam Apartment Residents Welfare Association and other groups protested for the flyover, citing the city's growing population and heavy commuter traffic. They emphasized the need for immediate action, suggesting that urban development agencies prioritize the project in the 2025-26 financial year. Previously, the government allocated ₹50 crore for a flyover at the junction in July 2022. The current government is reviewing the project, with discussions planned with stakeholders by the end of March.