The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) sanctioned funds worth Rs 9.64 billion for the Sabbavaram Bypass (Anakapalli Anandapuram corridor) – Sheelanagar Junction six-lane port road project [National Highway (NH)-516C] on January 1, 2025.
The project involves construction of 12.66 km long six-lane road connecting Visakhapatnam port road from Sabbavaram bypass of Anakapalli-Anandapuram NH 16 corridor to Sheelanagar junction of NH-516C on hybrid annuity mode.
Once operationalised, this corridor is expected to revolutionise cargo transportation in the region by ensuring seamless cargo evacuation and eliminating traffic interference. Besides, it will segregate Sheelanagar–Anandapuram traffic, enhancing connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port and significantly improving logistical efficiency.