Hyderabad: The Telangana government has approved the construction of two new flyovers in Hyderabad’s high-traffic Kukatpally area to address chronic congestion and improve connectivity.
With funds already allocated and land acquisition underway, officials aim to start work soon, bringing relief to thousands of commuters.
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Hyderabad’s Traffic Woes to Reduce with Two New Flyovers in Kukatpally
Key Details of the Flyovers
- Moosapet-Kukatpally Flyover
- Route: Ashok Van Mall to Kukatpally Police Station, crossing Rangadhamuni Cheruvu Road (IDL).
- Impact: Divert vehicles from Hi-Tech City and IDL Road beneath the bridge, reducing bottlenecks.
- Balanagar-Moosapet Metro Flyover
- Route: Connects Balanagar and Moosapet Metro Stations via the Kukatpally Y-Junction.
- Impact: Ease gridlock at the Y-Junction, where traffic from three directions currently converges.
The projects are part of the state’s broader push to upgrade infrastructure under initiatives like the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) program, which includes 38 projects worth ₹5,942 crore.
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Why This Matters
- Traffic Relief: Kukatpally is among Hyderabad’s most congested areas due to rapid urbanization and commercial growth.
- Strategic Connectivity: The flyovers will streamline access to IT hubs like Hi-Tech City and metro stations, cutting travel time.
- Government Focus: CM Revanth Reddy has prioritized infrastructure, recently approving seven flyovers inside the Outer Ring Road.
- Land acquisition and tender processes are being expedited.
- Officials conducted field surveys to finalize construction plans.
Hyderabad’s infrastructure expansion aligns with its vision to become a global city, with projects like the Amberpet Flyover (set to open soon) and the Mir Alam Tank Bridge further enhancing mobility.