Hyderabad infra push: Rs 941 crore LB Nagar–Hayatnagar double-decker corridor on NH-65; 3-tier design with Metro deck to ease traffic

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 25, 2026, 13:23 IST

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Double-decker corridor announcement

Roads and Buildings minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said the Telangana government will construct a double-decker elevated corridor between LB Nagar and Hayatnagar to address severe congestion on NH-65. (AI Image)

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Strategic 5.5-km stretch

The proposed corridor will span 5.5 km along the busy NH-65 route, a key arterial road connecting Hyderabad to its eastern outskirts. (AI Image)

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Rs 941 crore mega project

The elevated corridor will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 941 crore, reflecting a significant investment in urban transport infrastructure. (AI Image)

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Innovative three-tier design

The project proposes a three-level structure with service roads at ground level, main highway traffic on the middle deck, and a Metro rail line on the top tier. (AI Image)

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Major traffic relief measure

The corridor is designed to decongest one of the city’s busiest stretches, where heavy traffic flow currently leads to frequent bottlenecks and delays. (AI Image)

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Benefit to 10–12 lakh residents

The project is expected to improve connectivity for nearly 10–12 lakh people living across 60–70 colonies in Hyderabad’s eastern corridor. (AI Image)

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Addressing safety and detours

Lack of proper crossing infrastructure forces commuters to take detours of over 2 km, raising safety concerns—issues the project aims to resolve. (AI Image)

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Centre-state funding model

Of the total cost, Rs 741 crore will be funded by the Centre, while Rs 200 crore will be jointly contributed by the state government and Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL). (AI Image)

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Approval and tender timeline

Proposals were submitted to the Centre on March 17, and once approvals are secured, tenders will be floated to begin execution. (AI Image)

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Mannannur–Srisailam mega corridor

Alongside this, a Rs 545-crore project to widen the LB Nagar–Malkapur stretch of NH-65 into six lanes is nearing completion, while the state is also planning a 52-km Mannanur–Srisailam elevated corridor and Rs 20,000 crore worth of roads under the HAM model, with 6,092 km already taken up in Phase-I. (AI Image)