Secunderabad, Hyderabad

Construction of the Paradise–Dairy Farm Road elevated corridor on NH-44 has resulted in road closures and diversions in Secunderabad. Some diverted routes have become difficult to navigate due to potholes particularly at junctions like Balamrai and Tivoli. secunThe nine-month closure is expected to continue impacting traffic flow in the northern stretches of the city.

Senior officials from multiple civic departments have planned a Rs 303-crore infrastructure overhaul in the Secunderabad Cantonment to address chronic flooding and damaged roads. The project will implement a coordinated plan for stormwater and road development, including new stormwater drains, widened existing drains, culvert construction, and road resurfacing.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy emphasized the need to expedite the redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, highlighting its importance as a key terminal. The scheme aims to modernize stations with advanced amenities and technology. The minister also reviewed other rail development projects, including Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs).

Property owners in the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) are facing a significant increase in property tax, with hikes exceeding 100%. Residents are concerned about the ambiguity surrounding property acquisition for upcoming projects and the financial burden of the increased taxes, which could impact their rental income and living conditions.

The Secunderabad–Kazipet railway corridor, a vital route connecting Hyderabad with northern and eastern India, is slated for an upgrade to a four-line track. This ₹2,800 crore project, which has completed its final location survey, aims to increase train speeds to 130 kmph and reduce travel time by up to an hour. The upgrade is expected to ease congestion, improve operational efficiency, and boost freight movement.

The Telangana government has unveiled a budget of Rs 17,677 crore for urban development in the fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, traffic management, and sustainable development. The budget includes Rs 7,032 crore for flyovers, road expansions, and underpasses in Hyderabad, and Rs 5,942 crore for an integrated stormwater drainage system.

Two new elevated corridor projects are planned from Paradise Junction in Secunderabad towards Shamirpet Outer Ring Road (ORR) to significantly reduce traffic congestion. Elevated corridor 1 stretches from Paradise Junction to Shamirpet ORR for 18.10 kilometers, costing an estimated ₹3,619 crore. Elevated corridor 2 goes from Paradise Junction to Dairy Farm Road for 5.4 kilometers, costing an estimated ₹1,550 crore.

The Hafizpet Railway Station is undergoing a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with redevelopment works nearing completion at an estimated cost of Rs 29.21 crore. Improvements include the station building, platform shelters, and the addition of lifts and escalators. The project is part of Indian Railways' plan to modernize 40 stations in Telangana for Rs 2,752 crore.