Hyderabad: Speed limit on first two lanes of ORR up from 100 kmph to 120 kmph
Until now, the speed limit for the first two lanes was set at 100 kmph, while the third and fourth lanes had a limit of 80 kmph.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 27 Jun 2023 1:16 PM GMT
Hyderabad: To improve traffic flow and minimise travel durations, the speed limit on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad has been increased from 100 kmph to 120 kmph for the first two lanes.
The decision was made following a review meeting led by KT Rama Rao, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) minister.
During a review meeting, minister KTR reviewed the arrangements and instructed Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to ensure all safety protocols.
The ORR, spanning 158 km, is an eight-lane access-controlled freeway with four lanes on each side. Until now, the speed limit for the first two lanes was set at 100 kmph, while the third and fourth lanes had a limit of 80 kmph.
However, in an effort to promote smoother traffic flow and faster commuting, the maximum speed limit for the first two lanes has been increased to 120 kmph.
Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited (HGCL), a division of HMDA, frequently advises commuters to strictly follow speed limits and maintain proper lane discipline to prevent accidents on the ORR. In case of emergencies, travellers can contact the emergency helpline numbers 1066 and 105910.
