Grand National Trunk road

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Grand National Trunk road (or GNT road) is a major arterial road in the Indian city of Eluru. The road starts at Satrampadu and continues to the Eluru railway station, running almost parallel to the Eluru Canal. It was once part of the National Highway 16 and merges with NH 16 at Asram Hospital Junction.[1] GNT road snarls with Heavy traffic.[2]

History

GNT road has an average width of 60 feet (18 m) although it is not of uniform width throughout. It was formerly under the NHAI as National Highway 16. The road has altered the landscape of Eluru and was the catalyst for the erection of commercial businesses and prominent buildings such as, District Collectorate, Railway stations, Bus stations and Court.[1][3] Government started beautification process along this road and Eluru Canal.[4]

Gallery

  • GNT road near Kallaparru Toll Plaza
    GNT road near Kallaparru Toll Plaza
  • GNT road near Satrampadu
    GNT road near Satrampadu
  • Shanthi Nagar Junction
    Shanthi Nagar Junction
  • Bus on GNT road
    Bus on GNT road

References

  1. ^ a b "Traffic gridlock hits Eluru hard". The Hans India. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Old overbridge bearing brunt of growing traffic".
  3. ^ "Thanks to Centre, Eluru Set to Get Facelift". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Beautification works yet to begin in Eluru-Krishna Canal".
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