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Hyderabad’s Elevated Corridors Poised to Spark Major Real Estate Boom
Hyderabad is on the brink of a major infrastructure-led transformation as the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) plans a network of elevated corridors and expressways to connect the city’s dense core directly with the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The ambitious initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut travel time, and unlock new growth zones across the expanding metropolis.
Key localities such as Banjara Hills, Panjagutta, Mehdipatnam, Masab Tank, and Secunderabad are expected to get seamless elevated access to major IT and business hubs near the ORR. Currently, commuters from these areas face daily delays due to traffic bottlenecks, but the proposed corridors promise faster and smoother travel, significantly improving urban mobility.
One of the flagship projects under consideration is the Banjara Hills–Gachibowli elevated expressway. Planned as a six-lane corridor stretching nearly 10 kilometres, the steel bridge-style expressway will offer direct access to Hyderabad’s IT corridor, including Gachibowli, Financial District, and T-Hub. This is expected to benefit thousands of professionals and boost commercial activity in the region.
Another crucial development is the Gandipet–Kanduth road, proposed as a 200-foot-wide arterial road with future provision for an elevated corridor. This route will ease pressure on the old Mumbai Highway and improve connectivity to rapidly developing residential zones like Manikonda and Narsingi. Additionally, the 18-kilometre-long Shamirpet elevated corridor from Secunderabad to the ORR is set to enhance access to northern Telangana districts.
Urban planners and real estate experts believe these projects will act as strong growth catalysts. Improved connectivity and reduced commute times are already attracting developer interest, with property demand and prices expected to rise steadily. As infrastructure reshapes the city’s landscape, Hyderabad continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s fastest-growing real estate markets.
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