New Delhi: In a major boost to Hyderabad's road infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved the LB Nagar – Hayathnagar Double Decker Elevated Corridor and the foundation-laying proposal for the Iconic Cable Bridge over the River Krishna on NH-167K.

Telangana Minister for R&B and Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy met Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss key infrastructure and national highway projects vital for Telangana's growth.
In a post shared on X, Komatireddy said that the Union Minister responded positively and accorded approvals for several critical initiatives, including instructing officials to prepare a fresh DPR for the Hyderabad–Srisailam (NH-765) elevated corridor and approving 5 ropeways for Telangana under the Parvatmala Scheme.
Under the Setu Bandhan Scheme, 3 new ROBs were sanctioned. Gadkari also took a receptive stance on the Hyderabad–Amaravati Greenfield Highway, directed officials on sanctioning CRIF funds for 34 identified works in Telangana, and assured expedited execution for the NH-65 (Hyderabad–Vijayawada–Machilipatnam) expansion.
He also gave a positive response to upgrading the Pullur–Alampur–Kollapur–Devarakonda–Nalgonda stretch into a National Highway.
Komatireddy and Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao, who was also present at the meeting extended an invitation to Gadkari for the Indian Road Congress (IRC) to be held in Hyderabad from Nov 19–22, 2026.
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