Government expands road near Ramatheertham temple ahead of Maha Shivaratri

The Roads and Buildings Department has take up the widening of a 11- km stretch road between Nellimarla and Sativada in Vizianagaram district. The road is being expanded from 5.5 metres to 10 metres and is expected to be ready by Maha Shivaratri (February 15) to welcome the large crowds. The route is vital as it is near the historic Ramatheertham temple. The government has sanctioned ₹14 crores under the Central Road Fund for the road expansion works .

According to officials, the road between Nellimaral to Ramatheertham will be widened to 10 metres to ensure free and smooth travel for devotees visiting the temple. From the temple to Sativada village the road will be widened to 7 metres, as traffic on the stretch is lighter.

Speaking to The Hindu, Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu said that the road widening between Nellimarla and Sativada would be a boon to people travelling from Vizianagaram to Srikakulam via Ramatheertham, Sativada and Ranasthlam in Srikakulam district. Currently, people are travelling from Vizianagaram to Srikakulam via Denkada and Natavalasa . The alternative hassle free route will boost temple tourism, as devotees from both districts can easily reach the temple.”

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