Hyderabad: Grade separators at four junctions in LB Nagar soon, to ease traffic

Hyderabad: The Strategic Road Development Program (SRDP) Phase-I Package-II begins, focusing on the construction of multilevel/grade separators at four junctions in and around LB Nagar in Hyderabad. This infrastructural endeavour, with a project cost of Rs 448 crores, aims to address the traffic concerns in the region.

The Telangana State Development Planning Society (TSDPS) forecasts a challenging summer for Hyderabad residents with temperatures already surpassing 37°C within the first week of March. Amidst this, the completion of the SRDP project by March 2024 is poised to bring relief to commuters navigating LB Nagar and its surroundings.

Many milestones for project

Features of the project include a second-level flyover at Bairamalguda Junction, RHS and LHS Loops, and a unidirectional second-level flyover. YV Rama Rao, a weather forecast consultant at TSDPS, emphasised the importance of the higher altitude of the Deccan plateau, stating, “The only saving grace for the people of the twin cities is that the temperatures here are likely to be a degree or two lower.”

The intricate details of the structures, such as viaduct lengths, ramp specifications, and substructure and superstructure components, showcase the project’s complexity. Moreover, the adoption of precast and post-tensioned technology in the substructure is a first in India.

Project to ease congestion

Rao emphasised the traffic solutions brought by the project, stating, “The second level flyover will facilitate free flow right-turn traffic from Owaisi to Vijayawada (towards Chinthalkunta) and Nagarjuna Sagar (towards BN Reddy Nagar) through this flyover.”

The loops cater to the smooth flow of right-turn traffic at Bairamalguda Junction, addressing specific routes and reducing congestion.

Project authorities anticipate 95 per cent traffic solutions at Bairamalguda Junction and 43 per cent at Sagar Road Junction. The infrastructural enhancements are expected to lead to a reduction in travel time, fuel consumption, pollution, and noise levels, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable urban environment.

Technologically, the project stands out with the adoption of precast and post-tensioned technology in major substructure and superstructure elements. The innovation significantly minimises on-site work, reducing risk factors, manpower requirements, and inconvenience to at-grade traffic.