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The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has achieved a major infrastructure milestone with the inauguration of a parallel Road Over Bridge at Falaknuma. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the Rs 52.03 crore project alongside Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi and other dignitaries. This 360-meter, 4-lane bridge will transform traffic flow in Hyderabad's Old City by ensuring conflict-free movement. Local residents welcome the project as it will significantly reduce travel time and ease congestion around Charminar and Falaknuma areas.

Key Points: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Inaugurates Falaknuma Parallel ROB

  • 360-meter bridge built alongside existing Falaknuma ROB at cost of Rs 52.03 crore
  • 4-lane facility with light vehicular underpass and service roads
  • Expected to eliminate traffic snarls from Barkas Junction to Falaknuma Bus Depot
  • Will provide relief to Charminar-bound traffic and Kali Mata pilgrimage routes
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Telangana: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurates parallel Road Over Bridge at Falaknuma

GHMC completes Rs 52.03 crore parallel Road Over Bridge at Falaknuma, set to decongest Old City traffic and reduce travel time significantly

"The project is set to transform traffic flow in the Old City by ensuring conflict-free movement - GHMC Press Release"

Hyderabad, October 3

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has completed a major infrastructure milestone with the inauguration of a parallel Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Falaknuma on the Secunderabad-Falaknuma Broad Gauge line. The facility, built at a cost of Rs 52.03 crore, was inaugurated on Friday by Hyderabad In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, accompanied by Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), GHMC said in a press release.

The ceremony witnessed the participation of Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Yadav, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, MLCs Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan Effendi and Mirza Rahmat Baig, MLAs Mohammed Mubeen and Mir Zulfiqar Ali, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan, Charminar Zonal Commissioner Srinivas Reddy, Chief Engineer (Projects) Bhaskar Reddy, corporators, and several public representatives.

A major infrastructure boost for South Hyderabad has been realised with the inauguration of the newly constructed parallel Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Falaknuma, built alongside the existing bridge on the Secunderabad-Falaknuma Broad Gauge line. The project, executed by GHMC, was completed at a cost of Rs 52.03 crore.

The length of ROB is 360 meters (including the railway span).

Covering both the reconstructed existing ROB and the new parallel ROB, it is a 4-lane facility. Additional works include 36 m box culvert, a 12m-wide light vehicular underpass, 60m and 100m at-grade road lengths on Chandrayangutta and Falaknuma sides respectively, and over 210m service roads, the press release said.

The project is set to transform traffic flow in the Old City by ensuring conflict-free movement from Barkas Junction (near G-Max Convention) to Falaknuma Bus Depot. It will significantly reduce travel time and decongest heavy traffic leading towards Charminar. The new bridge will also provide major relief to traffic around Global School, Kali Mata pilgrimage routes, and the Falaknuma Railway Station.

Local residents and commuters have welcomed the project, noting that it will put an end to frequent traffic snarls, save time, and ease movement across one of Hyderabad's busiest corridors.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rs 52 crore for a bridge? That seems quite expensive. While infrastructure is needed, I hope there was proper transparency in the tendering process. GHMC should make all project details publicly available to build trust among taxpayers.
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Asaduddin Owaisi
This is a much-needed development for South Hyderabad. The Old City has been neglected for too long in terms of infrastructure. Happy to see this project completed - it will benefit thousands of commuters and residents in the area. More such projects needed!
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Sarah B
As someone who lives near Global School, the traffic during peak hours has been unbearable. This new bridge should really help ease the congestion. Hope they also maintain it properly - many infrastructure projects in Hyderabad deteriorate quickly due to poor maintenance.
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Mohammed Mubeen
This project will significantly improve connectivity in the Old City area. The 4-lane facility and service roads will transform how people commute between Barkas Junction and Falaknuma. Great work by GHMC and all officials involved in completing this important infrastructure.
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Kavya N
The light vehicular underpass is a smart addition. During Kali Mata pilgrimage season, the traffic becomes completely chaotic. This should help manage the flow better. Hope they complete the remaining service roads quickly too! 🙏

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