The Road cum Rail bridge between Kovvur – Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district will be closed for repairs from 27th to 26th October. The repairs will include fixing the central carriageway, viaduct portion, and damaged secondary joints. The R&B officials requested the diversion of traffic for these urgent repairs.
The restoration work will cover a 4.5 km long Black Top Road, including the viaduct portion and approaches. Special repair work will also be done on the geo-glass grids at secondary joints, costing Rs.210 lakh. The tender process for this has already been completed and the milling machine has removed the BT surface.
The police and transport departments have been instructed to monitor the traffic diversion orders. APSRTC buses will be rerouted and educational institutions in the district will be informed about alternative arrangements for their school buses.