Gadwal, Telangana – A vital road project connecting Alampur Cross to Baliger, part of a key interstate route between Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) and Raichur (Karnataka), has remained incomplete for over 14 years. Locals are growing increasingly frustrated as the road, started during the days of undivided Andhra Pradesh, still awaits completion.
This stretch, beginning at Mittadoddi and ending near the Telangana–Karnataka border, was designed to boost transportation, trade, and regional growth. But despite its importance, the project has been stuck in delays caused by political conflicts, contractor issues, and alleged corruption.
Local residents blame the delay on ongoing power struggles among political leaders. They say disputes over contract assignments and commissions have repeatedly stalled progress. Several contractors reportedly quit the work midway due to mounting political pressure. The government canceled those contracts and gave the job to new contractors, but the situation hasn’t improved.
Shockingly, only two kilometers of the road are left to finish. Yet, even this short distance remains untouched because of official negligence and unresolved political disputes.
People living in the border villages of Telangana and Karnataka depend heavily on this road. It’s their main route for daily travel, business, and reaching hospitals. The incomplete road has made life harder and riskier for them. Residents are now demanding immediate action from the Roads & Buildings Department.
They believe completing the final stretch will bring major improvements—better connectivity, safer travel, and a stronger local economy. With growing public pressure, citizens hope the government finally listens and puts an end to this 14-year-long delay that has left a crucial road in limbo.
