Elevated corridor coming up at LB Nagar–Hayathnagar stretch

Metro India News | Hyderabad  

In a major boost to Hyderabad’s transport infrastructure, Minister for Roads and Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has announced the construction of a double-decker elevated corridor between LB Nagar and Hayathnagar, promising long-term relief from traffic congestion on the busy NH-65 stretch.

Replying to queries in the Assembly on Tuesday, the Minister  said the 5.5-km corridor will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs  941 crore, benefiting nearly 10–12 lakh residents across 60–70 colonies in the eastern corridor of the city. The project proposes a three-tier structure with service roads at the ground level, highway traffic in the middle, and a Metro rail line on top.

Komatireddy Venkat Reddy noted that inadequate crossing facilities and heavy traffic flow currently force commuters to travel over 2 km extra, leading to congestion and safety concerns. The proposed elevated corridor is aimed at addressing these issues comprehensively while improving road safety and travel time, he said.

"The project will be jointly funded, with Rs 741 crore from the Centre and Rs 200 crore from the State government/HMRL and proposals have already been submitted to the Central government on March 17, 2026, and approvals are expected shortly, after which tenders will be invited," he said.

The Minister also informed that the Rs 545-crore project to expand the LB Nagar–Malkapur stretch of NH-65 into a six-lane road is nearing completion, with about 80% of the works already finished.

In addition, the State has agreed to bear Rs 53.55 crore towards a 1.2-km double-decker flyover between Madinaguda and BHEL, further strengthening the Hyderabad–Mumbai highway corridor, he said. Highlighting long-term connectivity plans, the Minister said a 52-km elevated corridor from Mannanur to Srisailam is being planned at an estimated cost of Rs 7,600 crore and the  project is aimed at improving safety along the ghat road and ensuring faster access to the temple town.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared and is in the final stages of approval and the state cabinet has already cleared the proposal, which has now been forwarded to the Centre for final sanction, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said. "Once completed, the project is expected to significantly cut travel time and enable pilgrims to undertake a same-day visit to Srisailam, besides enhancing safety in the forest and ghat sections," he said. The Minister expressed confidence that the proposed projects would transform connectivity, ease congestion, and improve road safety across key corridors in Telangana.