Nalgonda X Roads Owaisi Corridor to Open by April, Commissioner Says

Hyderabad officials have set a target to make the Nalgonda X Roads Owaisi Corridor operational by April after a progress review on Tuesday. Ghmc Commissioner R.V. Karnan conducted a field inspection of the comprehensive development corridor that runs from Nalgonda X Roads via Saidabad and IS Sadan to Owaisi Junction, describing the route as a conflict-free corridor designed to ease long-standing traffic congestion in South Hyderabad.

Nalgonda X Roads Owaisi Corridor progress update

The corridor includes a 2,530 metre main flyover being built under an engineering, procurement and construction turnkey contract at an estimated cost of Rs 620 crore. Officials told the Commissioner that approximately 80 percent of the work has been completed. During the inspection, Karnan instructed engineers and contractors to expedite the remaining activities and to secure the necessary traffic diversions for the critical stretch between Saidabad and Dhobighat Junction to maintain uninterrupted progress.

Progress to date covers major structural elements and ramp works. Remaining tasks include surfacing, signalling, pedestrian facilities and final finishing works that must be completed before the corridor can open to traffic. The administration has emphasised the need for coordinated traffic management to prevent disruption during the final phases of construction.

Operational readiness and traffic management

Karnan directed officials to obtain timely permissions for traffic diversions and to ensure that work schedules are aligned with the requirements of commuters and local businesses. The Commissioner also highlighted the importance of completing land acquisition for service roads promptly. Service roads are intended to handle local movements and to preserve the main flyover for through traffic, improving flow and reducing bottlenecks once the corridor opens.

Charminar zonal commissioner Srinivas Reddy, executive engineer B. Gopal and other senior Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials accompanied Karnan during the inspection. Officials said they are coordinating with police and traffic departments for phased diversion plans and public advisories to keep disruption to a minimum.

Local impact and next steps

Local commuters and businesses stand to benefit from reduced travel times and improved connectivity across South Hyderabad when the corridor becomes operational. By segregating through traffic from local access, the project aims to lower congestion on surface roads and enhance road safety.

Officials will monitor completion milestones closely during the coming weeks. If the remaining works proceed without significant delay and the required permissions are granted promptly, the corridor is expected to open to traffic by April, delivering a significant uplift to urban mobility in the area.

Further announcements on diversion timings and opening schedules will be issued once final safety checks and regulatory clearances are completed.