Cyclone Murasu-related flooding has badly damaged the Pedamadduru stretch of the Vijayawada–Old Amaravati main road, disrupting APSRTC bus services and making travel difficult for residents, motorists and visitors. Amaravati Development Committee chairman Jasti Veeranjaneyulu has urged the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) to begin urgent repairs.
According to Veeranjaneyulu, the road beyond the high-level bridge at Pedamadduru village has been severely damaged by rain and floodwaters. Portions of the carriageway have reportedly been washed away, while deep potholes and inundated sections are obstructing movement through the area.
The damage has already affected public transport operations. APSRTC buses travelling from Vijayawada are reaching Pedamadduru and returning without continuing to Old Amaravati, Veeranjaneyulu said. The interruption leaves commuters dependent on a road stretch that is also being used to access settlements and destinations along the Krishna river corridor.
Veeranjaneyulu appealed to CRDA commissioner Vijay Rama Raju to arrange an immediate field inspection and initiate restoration work. He also called on the roads department’s engineer-in-chief, superintending engineer and other officials to inspect the damaged section, assess the extent of the impact and undertake urgent repairs.
He sought alternative travel arrangements for commuters until permanent restoration is completed. The appeal places the immediate focus on restoring safe connectivity while the damaged road remains difficult to use. No repair timeline or confirmed restoration cost was provided in the report.
The road is also an access route to Old Amaravati, which Veeranjaneyulu described as a developing international Buddhist heritage destination and tourism centre. The location attracts pilgrims, tourists and other visitors, making the disruption relevant beyond daily commuting and local traffic.
The reported damage highlights the operational vulnerability of road links near the Krishna during periods of intense rain and flooding. In this case, a damaged stretch beyond the Pedamadduru bridge has affected both private movement and scheduled bus operations, while surrounding areas remain inundated.
The next steps sought by the Amaravati Development Committee are a joint field inspection by CRDA and roads officials, an assessment of the damaged road and temporary travel arrangements for commuters. Permanent repairs are expected to follow that assessment, but the authorities have not announced a completion date.
