Uppal flyover works push traffic into residential lanes in eastern Hyderabad, double commute times for residents
Ongoing construction of the Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor is causing significant traffic disruptions in eastern Hyderabad. Commuters are experiencing increased travel times as vehicles are rerouted through residential lanes, leading to congestion and affecting local businesses. Residents report that what used to be a quick commute has turned into a frustrating ordeal, with traffic delays extending well into the evenings.
- ▪Traffic diversions due to construction are causing delays and congestion in residential areas.
- ▪Commuters report that travel times have increased from five minutes to nearly 15 minutes.
- ▪Local businesses are experiencing a drop in customers due to the traffic issues.
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Traffic diversions triggered by the ongoing Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor works are increasingly spilling into colony roads and residential lanes, slowing commutes and affecting businesses across Uppal X roads and surrounding areas.What was once a five-minute commute between Uppal and Boduppal has now turned into a slow crawl for many residents as vehicles heading towards Hyderabad–Warangal highway are being rerouted through internal roads and alternative corridors.Locals reported congestion and delays during unexpected hours. L. Niharika, a commuter travelling from Ramanthapur towards Turkayamjal, said traffic has started building up well before peak office hours.“Even at around 6 a.m., there was heavy traffic towards Tarnaka and Nagole.
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