Hyderabad: The State government advanced plans for a double-decker corridor on the LB Nagar–Hayathnagar stretch to ease congestion and improve commuter safety.
Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy reviewed the proposal during a four-hour बैठक at the Secretariat. He said the double-decker corridor would reduce traffic pressure on the busy route, which has become accident-prone due to heavy traffic and frequent pedestrian crossings.
The proposed project will cover 7.1 km along NH 65. Officials estimated the cost at ₹941 crore. The government has already granted in-principle approval and committed ₹200 crore after clearance from the Chief Minister.
Officials said the project has been included in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways annual plan. They added that it ranks among the largest such corridors after similar infrastructure in Nagpur.
Double-decker corridor to enhance connectivity and safety
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 less than 15 minutes.
The design includes a service road at ground level, a national highway above it, and a metro rail corridor on the top deck. This structure aims to improve traffic flow and ensure safer pedestrian movement.
Officials also discussed technical aspects such as stronger pillar foundations and integration with metro stations. They said the project would follow enhanced durability standards.
Moreover, authorities considered assigning the work to a single agency to speed up execution. This approach would reduce coordination delays and improve monitoring.
Representatives of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited agreed to support the plan. They also decided to appoint a consultancy firm to prepare detailed project 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.
