Hyderabad flyover from Uppal to Narapally to be ready by Dasara
After nearly eight years of delays, the much-awaited elevated corridor connecting Uppal crossroads to Narapally is finally nearing completion and is expected to be operational by the upcoming Dasara festival. The eight-kilometre-long flyover, which has long been in limbo due to financial hurdles and contractor issues, is now back on track, according to state infrastructure officials. The corridor is a critical stretch for thousands of commuters, especially those travelling to and from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Warangal, and the city’s eastern outskirts.
Once operational, the flyover is expected to significantly ease congestion in eastern Hyderabad, a region rapidly urbanising and experiencing exponential vehicular growth. Currently, the arterial Uppal-Medipally corridor remains one of the city’s most bottlenecked routes, with frequent traffic snarls affecting daily commutes. Officials noted that a key reason for the delay was the initial contractor’s failure to meet performance benchmarks. The project was revived only after intervention at the state level, which led to its reassignment and renewed funding. With physical works accelerating, authorities are hopeful that commuters will soon benefit from smoother transit. Transport and infrastructure experts see the flyover as more than just a mobility solution. Its timely completion will be a litmus test of the state’s commitment to decongesting outer zones and reducing emissions through uninterrupted flow of traffic.
While short flyovers are often criticised for their limited long-term impact, this particular stretch, covering eight kilometres, could meaningfully improve public transport reliability, emergency service access, and reduce the environmental toll caused by idling vehicles in traffic. Officials stressed that the elevated corridor complements other urban mobility initiatives underway in the city’s eastern suburbs. Local residents and frequent travellers have long expressed frustration over the project’s delays, citing years of detours, pollution, and commute fatigue. With this renewed deadline, their expectations are cautiously optimistic. Stakeholders are urging the government to ensure proper pedestrian crossings, public transport integration, and long-term maintenance planning once the flyover is opened.
Observers also stress that simply finishing the project is not enough—it must be linked to sustainable transit solutions like metro rail, bicycle lanes, and feeder bus systems to ensure that it contributes to Hyderabad’s broader climate goals. Completing the Uppal-Narapally elevated corridor marks a critical step in building equitable infrastructure in rapidly growing city zones. While the eight-year delay reflects the challenges of large-scale urban development, the revived momentum offers hope for better project execution moving forward. For a city balancing heritage, expansion, and environmental responsibility, timely and inclusive transport infrastructure remains key to future sustainability.
