Citizens, activists question flyover-led development near Hyderabad’s KBR Park
A recent event in Hyderabad questioned the city's reliance on flyovers to address traffic congestion and the ecological impact of infrastructure near KBR National Park. Participants, including citizens and activists, highlighted the worsening traffic situation despite ongoing construction of elevated corridors. They advocated for urban planning that prioritizes people and green spaces over vehicle-centric infrastructure.
- ▪Citizens and activists gathered in Hyderabad to discuss the impact of flyovers on traffic and ecology.
- ▪The event featured discussions and a photography exhibition highlighting the 'flyover myth'.
- ▪Organisers criticized the ongoing construction of flyovers despite worsening traffic conditions.
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Citizens, urban planners, environmental activists and artists gathered at Lamakaan in Hyderabad on Sunday (May 24, 2026) for an event titled ‘Gridlocked: H-CITI, Traffic, KBR and More’, where participants questioned the city’s continued reliance on flyovers as a solution to traffic congestion and raised concerns over the ecological impact of infrastructure expansion around KBR National Park.The event featured a photography exhibition, public discussions, music and performances centred on what organisers described as the ‘flyover myth’ in Hyderabad.
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