Amaravati to get direct connectivity with Vijayawada, Mangalagiri

A view of the Seed Access Road, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Amaravati is set to gain direct connectivity with Vijayawada and Mangalagiri from Thursday (August 13, 2026) with the opening of two steel bridges and the second phase of the Seed Access Road, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana said.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the two bridges and the second-phase Seed Access Road and hand over the quarters for MLAs and MLCs during his visit. Mr. Narayana, who returned from London after meeting leading architects, consultants and representatives of global firms on the design and development of Amaravati’s iconic buildings and infrastructure, inspected arrangements for the inauguration and other programmes on Wednesday.Two steel bridges, 110 and 280 metres, open in Amaravati on Thursday, giving the capital direct road links to Vijayawada and Mangalagiri. Also being handed over: 216 quarters for MLAs and MLCs across nine towers at Nelapadu. Video: K.V.S. Giri pic.twitter.com/oIqfqs7bVb— The Hindu - Andhra Pradesh (@THAndhra) August 12, 2026One of the steel bridges, measuring 110 metres, has been constructed across the Buckingham Canal. The other, measuring 280 metres, spans the Kondaveeti Vagu and Guntur Channel, strengthening connectivity to the capital region. A specially designed pylon is also being installed near the bridge to welcome visitors to Amaravati.Concluded my London visit after engaging with leading architects, consultants and representatives of reputed global firms on the design and development of Amaravati's iconic buildings and infrastructure.Upon returning to Vijayawada, I inspected the Amaravati Seed Axis Road and… pic.twitter.com/xMU42DKqN9— Ponguru Narayana (@Dr_NarayanaP) August 12, 2026The MLA and MLC housing project at Nelapadu in Amaravati covers 10.46 acres, with a built-up area of 10.84 lakh sq. ft. The project comprises nine towers, including six for MLAs and three for MLCs. Each tower has a stilt and 12 floors, is 49.80 metres high and contains 24 units, including 23 residential units and an office, taking the total to 216 units.The steel bridge over the Kondaveetivagu nears completion, and work continues on the seed access road running parallel to the Karakatta Road, near Undavalli in Guntur district, Amaravati, on Monday.Video: K.V.S. Giri pic.twitter.com/ngnSyvjWF9— The Hindu - Andhra Pradesh (@THAndhra) August 3, 2026The project has passenger and service lifts, round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, fire-safety systems, generators and transformers. Each tower will have a 50-kW rooftop solar power system and a 2,000-litre solar water-heating system. Parking has been provided for 303 cars, including two spaces for each unit and additional visitor parking.The facilities include landscaped green areas, walking and jogging tracks, children’s play areas, basketball, skating and tennis courts, and a clubhouse with a swimming pool, gym, supermarket and mini-theatre. A 300-kld sewage treatment plant and underground stormwater drainage system are also part of the infrastructure. Published - August 12, 2026 07:14 pm IST