Andhra Pradesh CM Inaugurates Seed Access Road Phase 2, Two Steel Bridges in Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the second phase of the Seed Access Road and two steel bridges in Amaravati. The project aims to connect the capital city with Vijayawada and Mangalagiri, marking a significant step in its development.
Key takeaways
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the second phase of the Seed Access Road and two steel bridges in Undavalli on August 13, 2026.
- The newly opened infrastructure includes two steel bridges, 110 and 280 metres long, connecting Amaravati to Vijayawada and Mangalagiri.
- The Seed Access Road project, completed at an estimated cost of ₹1,519 crore, aims to facilitate connectivity within the capital region and its surrounding areas.
- The inauguration is described as the first major step in building the capital city, with future phases planned for further expansion and integration with national highways.
- Residential units for MLAs and MLCs were also handed over as part of the development.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu officially opened the second phase of the Seed Access Road and two steel bridges located in Undavalli on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He described these inaugurations as the initial major advancement in constructing the state's capital city.
The two steel bridges, measuring 110 metres and 280 metres in length, provide direct road connections for the capital to Vijayawada and Mangalagiri. Additionally, 216 residential units for Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of the Legislative Council were also made available across nine towers in Nelapadu.
The Seed Access Road, part of a larger project with an estimated cost of ₹1,519 crore, now extends from Rayapudi through Venkatapalem, Penumaka, and Undavalli. Future plans include a third phase to link the capital region to National Highway 16. The bridges themselves consist of a 110-metre structure over the Buckingham Canal and a 280-metre structure spanning the Kondaveeti Vagu and Guntur Channel.
During a public meeting following the inauguration, Chief Minister Naidu acknowledged the contribution of farmers who provided approximately 34,000 acres for the capital's development. He also mentioned that the master plan for Amaravati received support from Singapore and that a London-based firm was engaged for the design of government buildings.
Mr. Naidu stated his vision for Amaravati to become a pollution-free capital focused on deep technology, incorporating AI and quantum computing hubs, with the goal of ranking it among India's top five cities. The broader capital region is planned to encompass Amaravati, Mangalagiri, Tadepalli, Guntur, and Vijayawada. The project also includes plans for underground utility corridors and the construction of 190 km of outer ring roads and 96 km of inner ring roads, sanctioned by the central government.
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