Hyderabad: The Telangana government has launched the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative (H-City) project to curb the rapidly growing traffic congestion in the metropolis and upgrade its transport infrastructure to international standards.
As part of the initiative, the government has commenced construction of 14 major structures, comprising seven multi-level steel flyovers and seven directional underpasses, at six key junctions around KBR Park withan estimated budget of Rs.1,090 crore.
To ensure smooth, uninterrupted, and rapid completion of these construction works for early public utility, a one-way traffic system will be implemented around KBR Park starting August 18.
Speaking about the implementation of the one-way system, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, said the measures were being introduced to minimise inconvenience to commuters while significantly reducing the construction timeline. He said the decision was taken after comprehensive studies, two rounds of trial runs and close coordination with the GHMC to address ground-level challenges.
“Once these multi-level structures are completed, traffic issues at KBR Park Entrance, Road No. 45, Film Nagar, Maharaja Agrasen, and Cancer Hospital junctions will be 100% resolved, ensuring signal-free travel. At the heavily congested Jubilee Hills Check Post Junction, travel bottlenecks will be reduced by 80%. As a result, travel time between the core city and the IT corridor will be significantly minimized, saving fuel worth crores of rupees,” Sajjanar said.
Sajjanar further said that reducing prolonged vehicle idling at traffic junctions would help lower carbon emissions around KBR Park and contribute to environmental protection.
The commissioner explained that commuters may experience initial inconvenience due to route changes following the August 18 one-way implementation; this temporary measure is crucial for completing construction on schedule and securing smooth travel for future generations.
“Temporary one-way traffic is for long-term benefit. We request all commuters, local residents and citizens to extend their full cooperation to the Police Department during this project,” he said.
Sajjanar also said the police department was in continuous consultation with local residents, morning walkers and resident welfare associations (RWAs) in the KBR Park area, adjusting traffic plans dynamically to avoid inconvenience.
The Commissioner appealed to city residents to cooperate with the authorities in implementing the project, which is aimed at providing a permanent solution to traffic congestion in the KBR corridor.
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