Attempt to boost tourism with the development of Vizag-Bheemli beach corridor

May 2, 2013

Union tourism Ministry approved Rs.45 crore to AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) for the development of Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam Beach Corridor Mega Circuit. It will cover the stretch of 26km which goes along the beach between two Ports in Andhra Pradesh.
Objective:

Provide state of art transport facilities between the two major tourist port locations.
Earn global recognition to tourism at Visakhapatnam.

Proposed implementation:

APTDC has appointed APTICO and ILFS agency to prepare a feasibility report of the project.
Development will include:

i)        Raised side footpaths and kerbs,
ii)       Straight and improvement of curves,
iii)     Widening of bridges & culverts,
iv)     Central lighting,
v)      View points on beachfront at selected places,
vi)     Providing shelters and sanitation facilities.
Key tourism Spots: