Residents demand road safety measures on risky road stretch in KothagudemA 3-km stretch of the Vijayawada–Jagdalpur NH through Kothagudem has become a major black spot, with 10–15 accidents reported monthly. Locals blame NHAI negligence, rash-driving coal tippers, and police inaction despite repeated protests and SP’s directives on road safety. By Telangana Today Published Date - 29 September 2025, 10:18 AMA 3km road stretch on Vijayawada-Jagdalpur NH in Kothagudem has become a threat to the lives of commuters. Kothagudem: A three kilometre road stretch on Vijayawada-Jagdalpur national highway passing through Kothagudem town has become a threat to the lives of commuters. The locals are alleging negligence of National Highway Authorities of India authorities in taking road safety measures leading to frequent accidents on the road.