Sat Aug 02 12:52:29 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Key Anantapur-Chennai Highway Stretch Closed for Repairs
**Anantapur, August 2, 2025 -** A crucial section of National Highway 42 (NH-42) connecting Anantapur and Chennai has been temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic near the RDT stadium starting today. The closure, announced in an official release, is due to urgent repair work being conducted on two bridges spanning the Pandameru stream in the vicinity of the stadium.
The NH-42 is expected to remain closed until 7:00 AM on Monday morning.
Authorities are advising travelers heading towards Raptadu and Battalapalle to utilize the NH-44 bypass as an alternative route. Similarly, those entering Anantapur from Kadiri and Battalapalle are also being directed to the NH-44 bypass to avoid the affected area.
Commuters are urged to plan their journeys accordingly and allow for extra travel time. The repairs are deemed necessary to ensure the safety and structural integrity of the bridges.
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