Due to a bribery scandal involving railway officials, the construction of a road underpass in Dharmavaram has been stalled. Four months ago, railway officials called for tenders to build an ₹8 crore underpass to replace the railway gate and improve traffic flow. Although the foundation stone was laid in April by...
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the former YCP MLA, Venkataramireddy, the project has been put on hold following the CBI's arrest of railway officials for accepting bribes from the contractor. The contractor, unable to bear the extortion, reported the matter to the CBI, leading to the raid and arrests. The CBI has seized all documents related to the underpass construction. Locals are frustrated with the delay, as the railway gate closure causes traffic disruption and inconvenience. The project's future is uncertain, pending a decision from higher officials.