The Hindu 19.11.2013
EMC plans expansion of arterial roads
The Eluru Municipal Corporation (EMC) has proposed to take up expansion of eight arterial roads within the city limits. A detailed survey on the road expansion works in different parts of the city will be taken up shortly, according to Municipal Commissioner G. Nagaraju.
The roads connecting the three main roads leading to Kaikaluru, Jangareddygudem, and Chintalapudi from the city have been proposed for expansion.
Poor connectivity of the narrow and congested arterial roads with the main roads was found to be the main reason for frequent traffic bottlenecks in the city, the Commissioner said. The width of the roads was proposed to be maintained at 40-60ft.
The Commissioner said the EMC authorities would take measures for expansion of the road linking the GNT road from the Powerpet railway station through a level crossing with a width of 60ft. Complaints were galore from the students and the other sections of people over the traffic problem in the city, forcing the authorities to go for expansion of the roads, he added.
A detailed survey will be taken up in the city shortly, says EMC Commissioner.