Commuters embrace KBR one-way, wonder about the need for flyovers
Since the one-way was introduced, the commute has been hassle-free; before the one-way, it would take half an hour to cover the road from the Cancer Hospital to Road No.45; now it takes five minutes, said a regular commuter
The bustling junction where Road No. 82 meets Road No. 92 is witnessing a shift from two-way to one-way traffic, courtesy of the KBR National Park project. This change has been welcomed by regular commuters who are now enjoying hassle-free travel. Where once it took half an hour to cover the road from the Cancer Hospital to Road No. 45, it now takes just five minutes.
The traffic police, stationed on the Film Nagar side, have been issuing directions to guide the flow of vehicles. The project, part of Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI), aims to construct seven flyovers and seven underpasses, costing over ₹1000 crore. Although the one-way system was initially met with chaos, commuters have gradually adapted to the new direction.
Aasheesh Pittie, a bird and nature enthusiast, applauded the smoother traffic flow, while traffic cop's noted the absence of frequent U-turns improving the overall flow. However, some critics argue that the project, involving time, money, and frustrated commuters, is a waste of public resources. They question the need for flyovers if the one-way system is made permanent.
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