Govt. rethinks KBR park traffic plan; moves towards single elevated corridor

The change follows the implementation of a one-way traffic arrangement around the park, which authorities found had improved the movement of vehicles through the busy Jubilee Hills–Banjara Hills area. The experience has prompted officials to reassess whether the larger infrastructure package is still necessary.

The earlier H-CITI proposal envisaged 14 structures — seven flyovers and seven underpasses — at several junctions surrounding KBR Park. The objective was to reduce signal-related delays and provide smoother movement through one of Hyderabad’s busiest traffic corridors.

The alternative now being examined is a two-way elevated road connecting Jubilee Hills Check Post with Nagarjuna Circle. If finalised, the corridor is expected to provide a more continuous route for vehicles travelling towards the Madhapur and HITEC City side, while allowing surface roads to cater to local traffic.

The proposed change also has implications for the park and its surroundings. KBR Park is an important urban green space, and the earlier plan had attracted concerns over the scale of construction and its possible impact on the area.

The government has not yet issued the final order on the revised proposal. Officials are understood to be working on the technical aspects and alignment of the proposed corridor before a final decision is taken.

The rethink marks a significant shift in Hyderabad’s approach to one of its most persistent traffic bottlenecks — moving from multiple junction-specific structures to a single integrated elevated route.