Broken parapet walls on ghat roads in Alluri Sitharama Raju district await repairs
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Visakhapatnam: Despite repeated appeals from motorists and tourists, officials in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district are yet to address the dire condition of the parapet walls on ghat roads in the district.
Eyewitnesses reported that several stretches remain dangerously exposed, with broken sections forcing drivers to navigate with extreme caution.
Commuters express concern over the heightened risk of accidents, especially during the monsoon. Motorists continue to urge authorities to undertake immediate repairs, noting that assurances given in previous meetings have not translated into action on the ground.
ASR districts have more places of attraction such as Araku Valley, Paderu, Lammasingi, Vanjangi, Chintapalle, Ananthagiri, Borra Caves, Maredumu and few other locations. With scenic valleys, cold weather conditions and beautiful waterfalls, parts of ASR district have been attracting many visitors from parts of the country. However, Vaddadi-Paderu, Paderu-Chintapalle and S Kota-Araku ghat roads in the district are turning dangerous due to poor condition of parapet walls, bushes, and protruding branches on sides of ghat roads used to block vision for motorists.
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"Though accidents have been reported along the ghat roads here, the district administration has not taken up any repair work yet. The sharp bends, steep incline and damaged parapet walls contribute to accidents in the area. The parapet walls on the major ghats roads in ASR district are too weak to provide much protection to motorists if there is an accident. Many parapet walls are in dilapidated condition," said K Srinivasa Reddy, a frequent commuter.
Several parapet walls had sustained damages years ago and haven't been repaired yet, he added.
Between October and March, tourists from parts of the country visit ASR district and a large number of tourists' vehicles ply on ghat roads. Several motorists have been demanding the authorities to take up repair works on the parapet walls to avert the possible mishaps.
"The parapet walls are supposed to avert possible mishaps on the ghat roads, but if a vehicle (either a car or any goods carrier vehicle) hits a broken parapet wall on the ASR ghat roads, it will plunge into the valley," said D Sudhakar, a native of Vizag city.
Meanwhile, district transport officer Leela Prasad told TOI that they have highlighted the need to repair the parapet walls on ghat roads during the road safety meeting.
"Soon, the transport department, with coordination with police and roads and buildings department, will conduct a survey to identify locations of the damaged parapet walls and will submit a report. Based on the report, the district administration will take up the repair works," he added.
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