4 link roads opened to ease snarls

HYDERABAD: Four crucial link roads were thrown open to the public in twin cities on Monday by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao.These roads will ease traffic congestion between Hyderabad and  Cyderabad.

The Greater Hyerabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), and Hyderabad Road Development Corporation Limited (HRDCL), together have developed the four link roads measuring 4.67 km, at an estimated cost of `33.80 crore. Another 33 link roads will be opened for public by July end.

During the field visits, Rama Rao interacted with the public and local leaders, and took their  feedback. Planning wing officials of GHMC and HMDA have identified another 137 link roads. With the development of these 137 link roads  covering around 126.2 km, traffic congestion can be further reduced.
In  the first phase, HRDCL have taken up the work for 37 link roads at an estimated cost of `313.6 crore, which will reduce around  44.67 km. The GHMC town planning officials have completed land acquisition for the roads and at the same time Municipal administration is conducting survey to reduce vehicular traffic on main roads.

Based on the survey report and public opinion, government is developing alternative road ways. Link roads help in reducing vehicular traffic on main roads as well as pollution. They can also help in saving lives in case of emergencies as ambulances can travel on link  roads much faster and reach their destination on time.

KCR to launch Haritha Haram
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