Built to Ease Traffic, Nampally’s New 15-Floor Multi-Level Parking Lies Deserted Due to Lack of Awareness
The parking complex, located close to the Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), did not benefit visitors during the 2026 edition.
Hyderabad: The multi-level parking facility at Nampally, inaugurated in January, has received a poor response, with nearby establishments attributing it to lack of awareness among the public.
A visit by Deccan Chronicle found that despite the presence of government offices, commercial establishments and proximity to the Hyderabad Railway Station, the facility remains underutilised. Parking continues to be a challenge in the area, and the facility was not operational for several days after inauguration.
The parking complex, located close to the Hyderabad Industrial Exhibition (Numaish), did not benefit visitors during the 2026 edition. Dr Gangadhar Rao said, “The multi-level parking facility would have greatly helped Numaish visitors. Though it was inaugurated in January, it failed to serve visitors this season as it was not functional.”
“The multi-level parking facility was originally built to address parking needs in the area. At present, the cinema theatre and commercial complex in the facility are not fully functional. Once they begin operating at full capacity and attract large crowds, a major portion of the parking space may be occupied by moviegoers, defeating the main purpose of the parking complex,” he said
Attempts to contact officials in charge of the facility did not elicit a response.
The Nampally junction, which connects the old and new parts of the city, continues to face traffic congestion, with vehicles often parked in no-parking zones. The multi-level parking facility is expected to ease congestion if utilised effectively.
Developed under a public-private partnership between Larsen & Toubro and Hyderabad Metro Rail, the 15-floor complex has 10 floors dedicated to parking, with capacity for 200 cars and 200 two-wheelers. The facility has been constructed using German technology.
Sudharshan Rao said, “Visitors to government offices in the area, including the MRO office beside the multi-level parking facility, would benefit if the authorities created awareness through billboards.”
The response to the facility remains low, with stakeholders citing lack of awareness and delayed operational readiness as key factors.