Green signal for L.B. Nagar–Hayathnagar elevated corridor in Hyderabad; Centre approves five ropeways, and three ROBs: Telangana Minister
The Union Minister directs officials to prepare a fresh DPR for the proposed elevated corridor on Hyderabad–Srisailam NH-765, responds positively to the proposal for Hyderabad–Amaravati greenfield highway
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the construction of a double-decker elevated corridor between L.B. Nagar and Hayathnagar in Telangana, along with five ropeway projects. The decision came during a meeting with State Minister for Roads and Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy in New Delhi on Tuesday. The proposals were part of a broader discussion on various infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and other connectivity improvements.
Gadkari has also asked officials to prepare a fresh Detailed Project Report for the elevated corridor on the Hyderabad-Srisailam National Highway (NH-765) and expressed support for a Hyderabad-Amaravati greenfield highway. Three railway overbridges (ROBs) were approved under the Setu Bandhan scheme. The meeting also touched on upgrading State highways to national highways, with proposed routes spanning several districts.
Telangana Minister Venkat Reddy requested Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) allocations for 34 works in the state, to which Gadkari instructed the relevant authorities to review the proposals. In addition, the Union Minister agreed to attend the Indian Road Congress event in Hyderabad from November 19 to 22, responding positively to a proposal by Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao and other officials.
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