Gadkari to Fast-Track Double-Decker Bridge Between Telangana & Andhra

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has pledged to expedite the construction of a long-pending double-decker cable-stayed bridge over the Krishna River, connecting Somashila in Telangana and Sangameshwar in Andhra Pradesh. The ₹1,082.56 crore project, delayed for two years, aims to boost environmental and temple tourism, provide a safer commute, and shorten the travel distance to Tirupati by 70-80 km, saving up to 90 minutes of travel time.