35 new roads worth Rs 500 crores to be proposed in new Visakhapatnam Master Plan

Visakhapatnam is set to undergo a significant transformation as the coalition government gears up to introduce a new comprehensive master plan tailored to meet the city’s needs, executed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). According to the latest reports, 35 new roads, with an estimated investment of Rs 500 crore would be proposed in the new Visakhapatnam Master Plan, with the aim of enhancing internal connectivity and supporting the city’s growth, particularly in relation to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport.

On 22 March 2025, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister P Narayana announced that the government is actively redesigning Visakhapatnam’s master plan with a 30-year vision. The updated blueprint, expected to be released within four months, addresses critical issues such as traffic congestion, which has worsened due to increased activity linked to the Bhogapuram airport. To tackle this, the plan emphasizes road expansion and the creation of alternative routes.

A key focus is improving connectivity between the city and northern Andhra districts, enabling direct access to suburban areas. Beyond upgrading internal roads, the plan envisions transforming all routes linking Visakhapatnam to the Bhogapuram airport into greenfield roads.

Under the existing master plan, the VMRDA has pinpointed 15 critical roads for immediate development. Work on these projects is already underway at varying stages, promising significant improvements in traffic movement, particularly along busy stretches like Gajuwaka, Maddilapalem, and Madhurawada, which serve as vital links to the upcoming airport. The identified roads include: