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“The tunnel excavation has moved beyond a major geological challenge, paving the way for additional equipment deployment and improved operational efficiency,” he said.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the scientific inputs from the NGRI would be crucial in making informed decisions on tunnel completion.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to ensure that rehabilitation designs for all the barrages are prepared within a month, without any delay.

The chief minister said compensation would be provided to residents of Marlapadu, Keshya Tanda and Nakkalagandi habitations, which stand to be submerged under the project.

On February 22, a collapse flooded 2.5 km of the SLBC tunnel, burying a 130-m TBM and killing eight trapped workers.

The minister said 96% of land acquisition for the Regional Ring Road had been completed.