Flyover from Paradise to Shamirpet: Local Military transfers land to state
The Ministry of Defence had already granted working permission in March this year, but the MoU details the timelines
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Flyover from Paradise to Shamirpet: Local Millitary transfers land to state
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has signed an MoU with the Indian Army, paving the way for the construction of two long-pending elevated corridors in Secunderabad.
The memorandum of understanding formalises the transfer of defence land required for building elevated corridors from Paradise Junction to Shamirpet and from Paradise to Dairy Farm Road.
The MoU was signed by HMDA chief engineer Ravinder and Station Commander Brig. S Rajeev on behalf of Headquarters Telangana and Andhra Sub Area (TASA).
The Ministry of Defence had already granted working permission in March this year, but the MoU details the timelines, land transfer modalities and security protocols necessary to safeguard military operations during construction.
Project stalled for over a year
Much of the proposed corridor alignment passes through defence-controlled land, which delayed the project for over a year. āDefence landā refers to areas under armed forcesā control, often containing sensitive installations, and any transfer requires multiple levels of approval, including from the Ministry of Defence and the Army Command.
Immediate commencement of preliminary works
Officials said construction of a compound wall along the newly transferred land will begin immediately to secure the area before major works commence.
Corridors to ease traffic congestion
The two elevated corridors are part of the cityās strategic plan to reduce severe traffic congestion between Secunderabad and its northern suburbs. Connecting key routes like State Highway 1 and National Highway 44, the corridors are expected to cut travel time, lower pollution from idling vehicles and improve access to expanding residential and defence zones.
