Double-decker corridor for LB Nagar to Hayathnagar stretch to ease traffic
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
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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 Rs941 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 Rs741 crore from the Centre and Rs200 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 Rs545-crore project to expand the LB Nagar–Malkapur stretch of NH-65 into a six-lane road is nearing completion, with about 80 per cent of the works already finished. In addition, the State has agreed to bear Rs53.55 crore towards a 1.2-km double-decker flyover between Madinaguda and BHEL, further strengthening the Hyderabad–Mumbai highway corridor, he said.
HAM model to transform road network
The Minister said that the State government has embarked on an ambitious road development programme under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), aimed at transforming connectivity from villages to the State capital.
The Minister said the initiative would significantly upgrade road infrastructure across the Telangana State within the next two years.
He said that under HAM Phase-I, road works covering a total length of 6,092.37 km have been taken up at an estimated cost of ₹13,006 crore and these works are being executed through 441 projects grouped into 34 packages.
"While tenders for 24 packages have already been received and are under scrutiny, the remaining 10 packages are expected to complete the tender process within a week," he said.
