Traffic jams in Hyderabad due to delay in land acquisition for Uppal flyover

HYDERABAD: Narrow roads and traffic jams mark the city’s eastern corridor due to the slow pace of Uppal elevated corridor works.

The project, which was taken up at the cost of Rs 675 crore is claimed as the second longest flyover in Telangana, is being delayed inordinately due to the process of land acquisition and it is taking more time than expected, officials said. The prevailing hurdles seems to have added to the woes of motorists and residents living in the surrounding areas.

This six-lane corridor which starts at Uppal Junction is aimed at decongesting traffic going towards the Warangal highway and provide a smooth thoroughfare for people of Uppal.