East Godavari District Collector K. Madhavilatha on August 1 (Tuesday) said that a proposal worth ₹35 crore had been submitted to the authorities jointly by the Indian Railways and Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department of Andhra Pradesh for the repair of the road-cum-rail bridge on the Godavari river in Rajamahendravaram.
The 4.1-km-long-bridge will complete 53 years of service in 2023 and it needs repairs for its longevity and safe services.
“The ₹35-crore proposal has been sent to the Indian Railways, and repair work is expected to begin soon,” the Collector told the media.