A state disclosure revealed 14 bridges across 13 assembly constituencies in nine AP districts sat unfinished for years — 11 structurally complete but unusable because their approach roads were never built — taxpayer-funded "bridges to nowhere."
On record
The official record states: "R&B Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy cited "serious bottlenecks in land acquisition" and framed new funding as reviving projects "abandoned midway.""
Filed as "Abandoned mid-construction for years (11 of 14 structurally complete but stranded)" and dated to Built/started over multiple years; still incomplete per 2025 disclosure, this entry sits under the "₹90.20 crore newly allocated to finish all 14" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The contractor invoiced for optimism and was paid.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Came here on a heritage walk that had clearly lost the plot. The design won an award; the execution is still under consideration.”
“Made the trip after a colleague swore it was worth seeing. You can see straight through the transparency of the tender.”
“Went past three times before I was sure I had the right spot. It is a cautionary tale you can stand next to.”