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APPCB Diverts Heavy Vehicles from Vizag Port and Steel Plant to Reduce Pollution
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 02:47 AM
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APPCB plans to divert heavy vehicles from Visakhapatnam port and the local steel plant to curb air pollution.
APPCB announced a new measure to divert heavy vehicles from Visakhapatnam port and the nearby steel plant in an effort to reduce air pollution in the region.
The board cited heavy trucks as a major source of emissions that affect local air quality.
To implement the diversion, APPCB will set up alternate routes and may impose restrictions during peak traffic hours.
The decision is part of a broader strategy to improve the environmental health of Visakhapatnam and safeguard public well‑being.
The board cited heavy trucks as a major source of emissions that affect local air quality.
To implement the diversion, APPCB will set up alternate routes and may impose restrictions during peak traffic hours.
The decision is part of a broader strategy to improve the environmental health of Visakhapatnam and safeguard public well‑being.