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Malakpet Flyover Opens, Promising Relief From Hyderabad Traffic Woes
A new elevated road is opening in Hyderabad.
It will connect Nalgonda ‘X’ Roads with Owaisi Junction.
The road passes through Chanchalguda, Saidabad and IS Sadan.
It was built to reduce traffic jams and waiting at signals.
The project cost Rs 620 crore.
The corridor is 3.23 km long.
Officials say some drivers may save up to 30 minutes.
The government says projects like this will help Hyderabad manage its growing traffic.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to inaugurate the corridor on Thursday.
The Rs 620-crore project stretches 3.23 km from Nalgonda ‘X’ Roads to Owaisi Junction.
It includes a 2.53-km main viaduct and a 200-metre up-ramp from IS Sadan Junction.
The elevated corridor connects Chanchalguda, Saidabad and IS Sadan before reaching Owaisi Junction.
Officials say the signal-free route could save commuters up to 30 minutes of travel time.
- Who
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to inaugurate the corridor, with Hyderabad In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar discussing its benefits.
- What
- A Rs 620-crore, 3.23-km elevated traffic corridor is being inaugurated and opened to traffic.
- Where
- The corridor runs from Nalgonda ‘X’ Roads through Chanchalguda, Saidabad and IS Sadan to Owaisi Junction in Hyderabad.
- When
- The inauguration is scheduled for Thursday.
- Why
- It is intended to reduce congestion, signal delays and travel times for commuters.
Key facts
- Project cost
- Rs 620 crore
- Total length
- 3.23 km
- Main viaduct
- 2.53 km
- IS Sadan up-ramp
- 200 metres
- Route
- Nalgonda ‘X’ Roads–Saidabad–IS Sadan–Owaisi Junction
- Expected time saving
- Up to 30 minutes
- Expected benefit
- Signal-free travel toward Owaisi Hospital
Quotes
Ponnam Prabhakar
Hyderabad In-charge Minister
“With Hyderabad witnessing a steady increase in vehicle population and traffic movement, the government is giving priority to major infrastructure projects such as flyovers, bridges and conflict-free corridors”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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