Hyderabad: After missing many deadlines, govt opens Rs 338 Cr Amberpet flyover for traffic

Hyderabad: Newly completed flyover between Golnaka and Amberpet was opened for motorists', providing much-needed relief to commuters on the auspicious day of Mahashivaratri on Wednesday.

This move came after Union Minister of Coals and Mines G Kishan Reddy inspected the flyover on Tuesday. After discussing with the officials, he directed them to allow vehicles.

After inspecting the flyover, he blamed the state government for its delay in acquiring the land for the flyover works resulting in a delay in its completion.

In 2018, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, laid the foundation. However, the flyover's work could not start until 2021 due to several technical problems including the COVID epidemic.

The project was originally scheduled to be completed in 2023, but it was opened to the public on Wednesday.

The 1.4 km, four-lane flyover constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 338 crore connects Shalem Church, Golnaka, and Mukaram Hotel, Amberpet.

After years of traffic mayhem in the area, motorists have experienced a hassle-free drive after commuting on the newly opened Amberpet flyover.

The flyover is designed to improve traffic flow and minimize travel time for commuters approaching the city via the Warangal Highway. The GHMC has acquired 277 properties for the flyover Six cases are pending before courts. The work was delayed because of these reasons, officials said.