Marri Adithya Reddy

The status of roads, bridges and railways is critical to economic development and public safety. However, for the citizens of Tandur, poorly maintained roadways and traffic congestion have become the new normal.  The busy industrial town has diverse transportation needs but has been on the receiving end of the most negligent care despite receiving plenty of funds. Even after being given a massive Rs. 25 crore for construction and beautification of roads that were supposed to be met with certain specifications, the works which have been carried by the Roads and Buildings department have not met the specified standards. Earlier in the year, 86 cement concrete roads were to be laid in the Tandur mandal, but only 36 could be completed within the allotted timeline — the execution of which was rushed and haphazard. Lack of concern and interest in road safety and maintenance has led to bigger problems like constant traffic congestion. About 500 heavy vehicles hit the roads...

One of Adithya’s top priorities is solving Telangana’s road safety crisis. Our state ranked 8th in the country in terms of total number of road accidents recorded last year and stood in at 9th when it came to contributing to the total number of traffic fatalities in the country.  Our local roads have been so inadequately maintained that potholes alone are a major cause of disgruntlement among Hyderabad’s citizens and have also given rise to the number of fatal accidents from it. Not only do we need to improve Telangana’s roads; we need to revise the drunk-driving laws and footpath encroachment removal. A strong infrastructure is more than just patching potholes, it is key for successful economic development. Adithya’s goals for road safety measures and maintenance include: Working on road repair and safety issues, especially on the ones which cause road accidents and demand for roads free of potholes. Spreading the word among the people of the city by asking them t...