HYDERABAD – Work has officially started on a 5.4 km elevated corridor designed to ease traffic congestion between Secunderabad and Dairy Farm Bowenpally. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has commenced preliminary activities, including soil testing and land assessment, to prepare for the construction of the main pillars.
HMDA officials have confirmed that these initial preparations are expected to take about three months. Following this, the construction of pillars will begin, with a target to complete the entire project within two years.
The corridor, estimated to cost ₹652 crore for construction alone, will originate at Paradise Junction and run through Secunderabad, Tadbund, and Boinapally before concluding at Dairy Farm. When factoring in land acquisition and other related expenses, the total project cost is projected to be approximately ₹1,550 crore.
Key Approvals and Future Plans
To ensure the project proceeds without delays, several key approvals have been secured. The Airport Authority of India has given its approval for a crucial 600-meter-long tunnel section to be built near Begumpet Airport, designed specifically to avoid any interference with flight operations.
In a related development, HMDA has started building a boundary wall in the Cantonment area on land acquired from the Ministry of Defence. This wall, which could extend up to 10 km, will secure 113.48 acres of land between Secunderabad and the Shamirpet Outer Ring Road for this and future infrastructure projects, preventing encroachment.
Looking ahead, HMDA has outlined additional infrastructure plans for the region, including:
Two large drinking water reservoirs.
A steel bridge to improve connectivity.
A 500-meter tunnel near the Hakimpet Air Force Training Center, strategically designed to avoid disrupting air traffic.
The total investment for the corridor and these associated projects is estimated to reach ₹2,000 crore. Officials noted that the tendering process for these additional works will be completed soon, allowing full-scale construction to commence shortly.