Exciting Developments: LB Nagar-Hayatnagar Metro Expansion with Six New Stations
Hyderabad’s metro rail project is set to enter its second phase with an exciting expansion plan for the LB Nagar-Hayatnagar corridor. This new route will introduce six strategically located stations over a span of approximately 7 kilometers, averaging one station per kilometer. This expansion aims to enhance connectivity and ease commuting for thousands of daily travelers.
Strategic Station Locations for Optimal Access
The proposed stations for the LB Nagar-Hayatnagar route are carefully planned to ensure easy access. Given the presence of national highways and ongoing flyover constructions, the locations of these metro stations have been meticulously adjusted to provide convenient access from either side of the road. The metro rail authorities, in collaboration with the National Highways Authority, have finalized the comprehensive project report (DPR) to reflect these considerations.
70-Kilometer Proposal for Phase II Metro Expansion
The second phase of Hyderabad’s metro rail project encompasses the construction of various routes totaling 70 kilometers. Among these, the LB Nagar-Hayatnagar route is a significant extension of Corridor-1, which currently runs from Miyapur to LB Nagar. This expansion will enhance the metro network’s reach and efficiency.
Chintalkunta Station and Route Adjustments
One of the new stations will be located at Chintalkunta. From LB Nagar to Chintalkunta, the metro rail will follow the central median. The remaining five stations’ exact locations are yet to be determined. Due to the ongoing construction of flyovers by the National Highways Authority, the metro alignment from Chintalkunta to Hayatnagar will shift to the left-side service road.
Alleviating Traffic Congestion and Enhancing Connectivity
The Hayatnagar area sees significant daily commuter traffic to various parts of the city, including the IT corridor. Current traffic conditions often result in long hours spent in congestion. The introduction of the metro rail along this route promises to streamline travel, providing a more efficient and comfortable commuting option. The metro will establish direct connectivity to the IT corridor, significantly benefiting the daily commuters.
Metro and NH Officials’ Collaboration on New Routes
In recent inspections, officials examined several proposed routes, including the Miyapur-Patancheru and LB Nagar-Hayatnagar Metro Phase II corridors, along with the Mailardevpally-Aramghar-New High Court spur line. These routes run along national highways, necessitating careful planning to address engineering challenges posed by existing and new flyovers.
Meeting to Address Engineering Challenges
HAML Managing Director NVS Reddy recently convened a meeting with National Highways (NH) officials to discuss these challenges. For the LB Nagar-Hayatnagar corridor, an extension of the existing Metro viaduct at LB Nagar Junction is proposed, to be constructed between the two existing GHMC flyovers. This alignment will follow the central median up to the proposed Chintalkunta Metro station. Beyond Chintalkunta, the alignment will shift to the left-side service road due to the construction of new flyovers.
Proposed Miyapur-Patancheru Metro Corridor
The Miyapur-Patancheru Metro Corridor, spanning approximately 13 kilometers, will primarily be built in the central median of the NH, except at BHEL Junction. A 1.2-kilometer-long flyover is planned at Gangaram (Madinaguda area) by NH authorities. Both HAML and NH engineers are considering a double-decker flyover-cum-Metro viaduct for this section, due to the narrow stretch, the presence of utilities, and a large religious structure on the right side. HAML will prepare and submit a cross-section drawing of this arrangement for approval by the NHAI.
New Alignment for Mailardevpally Spur Line
The proposed alignment for the Mailardevpally and New High Court spur line will initially follow the left side of the PVNR Expressway at Aramghar. It will then shift to the right side near the Agriculture University, providing a suitable route between the expressway and the university flyover.
These developments mark a significant step forward in Hyderabad’s metro rail project, promising to enhance connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and provide a more efficient and comfortable commuting experience for residents and visitors alike.