The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved a ₹334.89 crore internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority. The 3.584 km elevated corridor aims to resolve congestion from railway crossings, improving cargo evacuation efficiency and reducing operational costs.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has officially sanctioned a ₹334.89 crore investment to construct an internal flyover at the Visakhapatnam Port Authority. This infrastructure project is designed to create a 3.584-kilometer elevated corridor that will link Convent Junction directly to the port's Dock Area, establishing a dedicated route that separates road and rail traffic.
The initiative addresses a long-standing logistical bottleneck at the port. Currently, port operations are frequently interrupted by nine major railway level crossings, which experience approximately 18 closures daily. These recurring stops force cargo vehicles to wait for long periods, leading to higher fuel consumption, increased operational expenses, and significant delays in cargo evacuation. By building this elevated corridor, the port authority expects to streamline the movement of goods, allowing for faster transit from the dock area to the main road network.
For the logistics and port sector, the project is a crucial step in maintaining competitiveness. Visakhapatnam Port Authority recently reported a record-breaking cargo throughput of 91.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) for the 2025-26 financial year. As the volume of cargo passing through the facility continues to grow, maintaining efficient internal infrastructure becomes essential to prevent congestion that could hinder the port's overall capacity utilization.
The project includes all necessary civil, electrical, and utility-shifting works, along with a five-year maintenance contract. The government has set a target for completion within 30 months from the start of construction.
While the flyover is expected to improve long-term operational efficiency, the primary monitorable for the next two and a half years will be the execution of the project. Infrastructure developments of this scale often face risks related to construction timelines, potential cost overruns, and the challenge of minimizing disruption to daily port activities during the building phase. Successful completion without major interruptions to the current high volume of cargo movement will be the key metric for the port authority's management in the coming months.