Revised Metro DPR To Accommodate Double Decker Flyover Along LB Nagar-Hayathnagar Stretch

Hyderabad: The state government’s plan to construct a double-decker flyover on the LB Nagar-Hayathnagar stretch to ease mounting traffic congestion leading to the Vijayawada National Highway-65 now requires a revised detailed project report (DPR) to be submitted to the Centre for the proposed Metro Rail expansion, official sources said.

The new proposal envisages an integrated “double-decker” structure combining a Metro Rail viaduct on the upper deck with a road flyover beneath, instead of executing the two projects separately as initially planned. Earlier, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) had submitted a DPR to the Centre for a 7.1-km Metro corridor between LB Nagar and Hayathnagar without factoring in such a combined structure.

Given the volume of traffic on the road and frequent accidents, the roads and buildings (R&B) department had proposed a revised design covering about 5.5 km. The model, inspired by similar infrastructure in Nagpur, includes a three-tier system comprising a ground-level road, a three-lane flyover at the first level, and a Metro Rail line on the top deck.

Official sources said that constructing the Metro Rail and flyover separately could lead to future complications, including repeated road expansion works and logistical challenges. The integrated double-decker approach is expected to address both traffic congestion and long-term infrastructure needs in a single project. It would also help minimise issues such as noise pollution and the proximity of elevated Metro Rail lines to residential areas, while allowing smoother movement on service roads without obstruction from pillars.

Roads and buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has urged the Centre to accord approval to the revised proposal instead of the earlier Metro DPR. The project, estimated to cost Rs 941 crore, aims to benefit nearly 12 lakh residents across about 70 colonies along the corridor. Funding is expected to be shared between the Centre and the state, with approximately Rs 741 crore from the Centre and Rs 200 crore from the state.

The proposed corridor, extending towards Pedda Amberpet, is designed to segregate local and high-speed highway traffic, thereby improving traffic flow and safety on NH-65. Tenders for the project are likely to be invited within the next six months.

Both the original Metro Rail proposal and the revised double-decker plan are currently under the Centre’s consideration.