Still Standing (Barely)

Kancharapalem flyover

★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 433 reviewsRammurthy Pantulu Peta–Kancharapalem, VisakhapatnamEntry #01 in Visakhapatnam

One of Vizag's oldest flyovers, once beautified ahead of a major international event, has since been left to decay — dead plants, broken tiles and deteriorated vertical-greenery structures — as maintenance funds are reserved mainly for VIP routes.

On record

The official record states: "Citizens allege authorities maintain only routes used by dignitaries (airport, railway station, luxury hotels) while other roads are neglected; no official rebuttal reported."

Filed as "Still standing (barely) / neglected" and dated to One of Vizag's older flyovers (exact year not specified), this entry sits under the "Cost not specified" line of the public accounts.

What to expect

  • Pillars reaching skyward with no deck to justify them.
  • A signboard promising an opening date that has since passed, unbothered.
  • Traffic queuing patiently beneath the unfinished span.
  • Rebar exposed where the road was meant to continue.

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.

A public utility in the sense that the public is now involved in a court case.— Blunderlust Editorial Desk

Sources

Visitor reviews

Visited during a festival, when even the crowds skipped it. Five stars, purely for the honesty.
TR T. Rao · Visakhapatnam★★★★
Came out on the recommendation of a very sarcastic travel blog. Nothing quite prepares you for seeing it in person.
LM L. Menon · Visakhapatnam★★★★
Went to check whether the 'temporarily closed' sign had aged. It explains a lot about the Visakhapatnam budget, quietly.
DG D. Ghosh · Visakhapatnam★★★★