While the new CRDA headquarters in Amaravati has brought multiple key departments under one roof, employees and citizens are facing serious commuting challenges due to inadequate public transport facilities, especially on the Guntur–Tullur route.

Modern Building, Growing Frustration

The headquarters of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) in Amaravati was constructed at a cost of crores and symbolizes the administrative consolidation of the capital region.

As many as 11 government departments are now functioning from the complex, including:

Municipal Administration
TIDCO
Swachh Andhra
Town Planning

The consolidation was meant to streamline governance. However, employees say the excitement of shifting into a modern facility has been overshadowed by daily travel hardships.

Transport Crisis on Guntur–Tullur Route

A major concern is the poor connectivity between Guntur and Amaravati via Tullur.

Despite the presence of thousands of employees working in the CRDA and allied departments:

RTC bus services remain limited.
Only one “All Employees” bus operates in the morning and evening.
A bus via Raintree Park is available but insufficient.
Auto-rickshaw services are minimal.

The shortage forces employees to rely on personal vehicles, increasing fuel costs and adding financial strain.

Women & Elderly Staff Hit Hard

Employees report waiting for hours for public transport, both while heading to the office and returning home. The situation is particularly difficult for:

Women employees
Senior staff members
Those without personal vehicles

The daily commute has become physically exhausting and time-consuming.

Impact on Public Services

The problem is not limited to employees. Citizens visiting the CRDA complex for official work are also struggling with transport issues. Many are compelled to hire private vehicles, increasing their expenses.

Ironically, while centralizing 11 departments was meant to simplify administrative access, the lack of transport infrastructure has created new barriers.

Unions Demand Immediate Action

Employee unions are urging the government to:

Introduce special RTC buses during peak hours
Increase frequency on the Guntur–Tullur–CRDA route
Improve last-mile connectivity

Experts believe that if Amaravati is to develop rapidly as a capital city, supporting infrastructure—especially transport—must match administrative expansion.

key entities

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority
Amaravati
Vijayawada
Guntur
Tullur
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation

Final Verdict

The CRDA headquarters represents progress in capital infrastructure, but without adequate transport connectivity, its operational efficiency is being compromised. Addressing commuting challenges is now crucial to ensure smooth governance and employee morale in Amaravati.