Archive · 28 Jul 2026
MRDCL Speeds Up Mir Alam Bridge and Lake Restoration
The Musi River Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) is speeding up the construction of a bridge across Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad.
The Managing Director, EV Narsimha Reddy, has directed officials to accelerate the construction while also starting lake cleaning and island development works.
The bridge construction is 40% complete in pile works, and additional machinery and manpower are being deployed to speed up the process.
The Water Board has been ordered to prepare a plan to prevent untreated sewage from entering the lake.
The project aims to combine infrastructure development with environmental restoration and tourism promotion.
MRDCL is accelerating the construction of a bridge across Mir Alam Tank.
Bridge construction is 40% complete in pile works.
Additional machinery and manpower are being deployed to speed up construction.
Lake cleaning and island development works are being carried out simultaneously.
A comprehensive sewerage and storm water management plan is being prepared to achieve zero untreated sewage discharge into the lake.
- Who
- Musiriver Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) Managing Director EV Narsimha Reddy and senior officials from MRDCL, GHMC, HMWS&SB, PMC, and the contractor
- What
- Acceleration of bridge construction and lake restoration works at Mir Alam Tank
- When
- Review conducted on Monday
- Where
- Mir Alam Tank, Hyderabad
- Why
- To ensure timely completion of the bridge and environmental restoration of the lake
Accelerated Construction
Environmental and Tourism Focus
Construction Progress
Accelerated Construction
Bridge construction has crossed 40% in pile works, with additional machinery and manpower deployed to speed up execution.
Environmental and Tourism Focus
Lake cleaning and island development works are being carried out simultaneously to ensure environmental restoration.
Sewerage and Storm Water Management
Accelerated Construction
A comprehensive plan is being prepared to achieve zero untreated sewage discharge into Mir Alam Tank.
Environmental and Tourism Focus
The plan includes evaluating existing sewerage networks, STPs, and stormwater infrastructure to ensure environmental sustainability.
Project Objectives
Accelerated Construction
The project aims to complete the bridge construction on time through accelerated efforts.
Environmental and Tourism Focus
The project also focuses on environmental restoration and tourism promotion through coordinated efforts.
- Managing Director
- EV Narsimha Reddy
- Bridge Construction Progress
- 40% completed in pile works
- Lake Cleaning
- Immediate commencement ordered
- Island Development
- Progressing in parallel with bridge project
- Sewerage and Storm Water Management Plan
- Aimed at zero untreated sewage discharge