Centre approves L.B. Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker corridor, five ropeways, and three ROBs in Telangana: Komatireddy

(From left) Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved the L.B. Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker elevated corridor and five ropeway projects in Telangana, besides agreeing to several other proposals to improve road connectivity in the State.The approvals were conveyed at a meeting between Mr. Gadkari and the State Minister for Roads and Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy in New Delhi on Tuesday (October 13, 2026). They discussed several infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, elevated corridors and ropeways.New DPR for Hyderabad–Srisailam NH-765Mr. Gadkari also directed officials to prepare a fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed elevated corridor on the Hyderabad–Srisailam National Highway (NH-765). He responded positively to the proposal for a Hyderabad–Amaravati greenfield highway.Mr. Reddy said the Union Minister approved the proposal to lay the foundation stone for an iconic cable bridge across the Krishna river on NH-167K, which is expected to improve connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and promote transport and tourism.Three railway overbridges (ROBs) were also approved under the Setu Bandhan scheme. Mr. Venkat Reddy sought Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) allocations for 34 works in Telangana, following which Mr. Gadkari issued instructions to the officials concerned to examine the proposals.The meeting also discussed upgrading several State highways into national highways. The proposed routes include Pullur–Alampur–Jatrapole–Pentlavelli–Kollapur–Lingala–Achampet–Dindi–Devarakonda–Mallepally–Nalgonda.Mr. Venkat Reddy also invited Mr. Gadkari to the Indian Road Congress (IRC) event scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from November 19 to 22. The Union Minister responded positively and said he would attend the event.Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao, along with several public representatives and officials from Telangana, were part of the meeting. Published - October 13, 2026 02:23 pm IST