Hyderabad: The State government on Thursday advanced plans for a double-decker corridor to ease congestion on the busy LB Nagar–Hayathnagar stretch.
During a four-hour review at the Secretariat, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said the double-decker corridor would reduce traffic pressure for daily commuters. He noted that heavy traffic and frequent pedestrian crossings had made the stretch accident-prone.
The proposed double-decker corridor will extend 7.1 km along NH 65. Officials estimated the project cost at ₹941 crore. The State government has given in-principle approval and committed ₹200 crore following clearance from the Chief Minister.
Officials said the proposal was included in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways annual plan. They added that it ranked among the largest such projects after Nagpur.
Double-decker corridor to improve connectivity
The Minister said the double-decker corridor would benefit nearly 20 lakh residents across 54 colonies. He added that travel time on the stretch could reduce to under 15 minutes.
The design includes a service road at ground level, a national highway above, and a metro rail corridor on the top deck. This structure aims to improve safety and allow smoother pedestrian movement.
Officials discussed technical aspects, including stronger pillar foundations and integration with metro stations. They said the project would adopt enhanced durability standards.
Moreover, authorities considered assigning the project to a single agency to speed up execution. This approach would reduce coordination issues and improve monitoring.
Representatives of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited agreed to support the proposal. They also decided to appoint a consultancy firm to prepare detailed estimates.
The Minister directed officials to fast-track approvals and tendering. He said he would meet Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to seek early sanctions for the double-decker corridor.