‘Seven connectivity projects being undertaken at a cost of ₹274 crore’
Based on the recommendations of Boston Consulting Group and Union Ministry of Shipping, Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has initiated several measures for removal of the bottlenecks to ensure faster evacuation of cargo.
The port has undertaken seven connectivity projects at a cost of ₹274 crore.
The completed projects include the first phase electrification of East Yard at a cost of ₹20 crore, direct connection from Ore Exchange Complex to Western Sector costing ₹22 crore, four-lane Port Connectivity Road by spending ₹77 crore and new road at a cost of ₹24 crore.
NHAI project
The projects in progress include upgrading of the R&D yard and construction of grade separator to decongest the traffic from H-7 to Convent Junction. The external road connectivity from Sheelanagar, Pendurti-Anandapuram Road at a cost of ₹549 crore will be undertaken by the National Highway Authority of India. The detailed project report is ready and the project is being implemented jointly by the NHAI and the port.
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