<p data-path-to-node="2" id="p-rc_ecfcfa5aff2e762e-107" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">VISAKHAPATNAM</b><span class="citation-156 citation-end-156" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> — In a major regulatory and infrastructure intervention designed to unchoke key maritime trade corridors, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has officially approved a ₹334.89 crore capital outlay for the construction of an internal elevated flyover corridor at the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA).<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2510184733="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c2510184733="" _nghost-ng-c615924515="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><h3 data-path-to-node="3" style="font-family: "Google Sans", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b>Structural Overhaul to Unchoke Internal Rail-Road Intersections</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="4" id="p-rc_ecfcfa5aff2e762e-108" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-155 citation-end-155" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The proposed 3.584 km elevated road corridor will connect Convent Junction directly with the active Dock Area, establishing a dedicated overhead pathway for heavy commercial container trucks and bulk carriers.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> <span class="citation-154 citation-end-154" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">By physically segregating vehicular road transport from internal rail tracks, the project systematically resolves chronic traffic congestion across nine major railway level crossings within the port estate.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2510184733="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c2510184733="" _nghost-ng-c615924515="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><p data-path-to-node="5" id="p-rc_ecfcfa5aff2e762e-109" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-153 citation-end-153" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Currently, these level crossings experience approximately 18 gate closures per day due to high train exchange volumes.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> <span class="citation-152 citation-end-152" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The frequent closures have historically triggered severe gridlocks, prolonged truck waiting times, increased fuel burn, and inflated vehicle operating costs, hampering the velocity of cargo evacuation from quay berths to inland distribution networks.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2510184733="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c2510184733="" _nghost-ng-c615924515="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><h3 data-path-to-node="6" style="font-family: "Google Sans", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b>PM Gati Shakti Alignment & Project Execution</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="7" id="p-rc_ecfcfa5aff2e762e-110" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-151 citation-end-151" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Appraised by the Delegated Investment Board (DIB) under the chairmanship of the Secretary, MoPSW, and sanctioned by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the capital investment directly aligns with the Union Government’s PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for integrated multimodal logistics.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2510184733="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c2510184733="" _nghost-ng-c615924515="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><p data-path-to-node="8" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;">Speaking on the milestone approval, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated:</p><blockquote data-path-to-node="9" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><p data-path-to-node="9,0" id="p-rc_ecfcfa5aff2e762e-111" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><i data-path-to-node="9,0" data-index-in-node="0" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-150" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">"</span><span class="citation-149 citation-150 citation-end-150" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">This project will remove a critical bottleneck at Visakhapatnam Port, enabling faster cargo movement and improving overall operational efficiency.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><span class="citation-149" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> </span><span class="citation-148 citation-149 citation-end-149" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">We are committed to building modern, seamless and globally competitive port infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Mo<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><span class="citation-148" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">di to power India's journey towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047."</span></i><span class="citation-148 citation-end-148" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="13" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2510184733="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c2510184733="" _nghost-ng-c615924515="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p></blockquote><h3 data-path-to-node="10" style="font-family: "Google Sans", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b>Scope of Work and Timeline</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="11" id="p-rc_ecfcfa5aff2e762e-112" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-147 citation-end-147" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The capital project includes extensive civil and electrical engineering, utility shifting, state-of-the-art safety installations, and five years of comprehensive post-construction maintenance.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> <span class="citation-146 citation-end-146" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Construction will be phased to minimize operational disruptions across active dock basins and container yards.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="15" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> <span class="citation-145" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The elevated corridor is scheduled for complete commissioning within </span><b data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="373" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">30 months</b><span class="citation-145 citation-end-145" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">, positioning Visakhapatnam Port as a high-velocity, low-dwell-time maritime gateway on India's Eastern Seaboard.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c717954970="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c717954970="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="16" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"></sup></source-footnote></span></p>
MoPSW Approves ₹334.89 Crore Flyover at Visakhapatnam Port to Streamline Cargo Evacuation
The proposed 3.584 km elevated road corridor will connect Convent Junction directly with the active Dock Area, establishing a dedicated overhead pathway for heavy commercial container trucks and bulk carriers. By physically segregating vehicular road transport from internal rail tracks, the project systematically resolves chronic traffic congestion across nine major railway level crossings within the port estate.
