Rushikonda, Vizag

The AI-driven traffic management project, SARTHI (Systematic Augmented Radial Traffic and Hoop Induction), is slated to go live in Vizag within four to six months. With an estimated cost of ₹60 crore, funded by GVMC and VMRDA, the project will streamline traffic flow across 101 major junctions using advanced AI technologies.

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a Rs 521.58 crore power infrastructure package under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). This includes a high-priority underground cabling project in Visakhapatnam to strengthen the electricity network and improve resilience.

Vizag continues to see new project launches, with developers like Shriram Properties, Ramky Group, and MVV Builders active in the market. Projects such as KP Arena, Anand Paradise Vizag, and MVV GV The Grand are drawing interest. These developments are strategically located in key growth corridors, Madhurawada and Rushikonda,

A cabinet sub-committee has concluded that the controversial Rushikonda building complex in Visakhapatnam could be converted into an international-standard luxury resort under a PPP mode. This decision aims to generate revenue while respecting local sentiments, with one block proposed to be a cultural or heritage center.

As part of the ambitious Google Cloud India AI Hub project in Visakhapatnam, the Andhra Pradesh government has directed the APIIC to oversee the development of essential external infrastructure, including roads, power, and water supply. This initiative is crucial for the seamless execution of the data center project, which is expected to attract significant investments and boost the region's digital infrastructure.

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has set a firm deadline of May 2026 for the completion of seven critical road projects connecting Vizag to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport. These projects are crucial for ensuring smooth ground connectivity and easing traffic bottlenecks,

GVMC is planning to increase the number of municipal wards from 98 to 120 to improve grassroots public representation in the rapidly growing city. This administrative exercise will restructure existing large wards into smaller,units, particularly in areas like Bheemunipatnam, Madhurawada, Pendurthi, and Anakapalli.

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority plans to develop approximately 25,000 housing plots for middle-income homebuyers by 2026. This initiative aims to expand affordable residential land availability and support structured urban growth. The project will be implemented alongside infrastructure upgrades, including road development and transport integration.

Google has officially broken ground on its India AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking the start of a significant data center and infrastructure buildout. The project, a collaboration with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, includes three data center campuses with a combined capacity approaching one gigawatt. This initiative is part of Google's $15 billion investment plan in India