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An iconic cable-stayed bridge across the Krishna River at Somasila has moved a step forward, with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari agreeing to a proposal to lay the foundation stone for the project on NH-167K.
Telangana Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Jupally Krishna Rao explained the project’s potential benefits to the Union Minister.
The proposed bridge, connecting Somasila and Sangameshwar, is expected to strengthen road connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
According to the proposal, the bridge could reduce the distance to Tirupati by around 80 km and cut travel time by nearly three hours. It is also expected to boost tourism around the Somasila temple, generate local employment and create new economic opportunities.
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