Uppal flyover works push traffic into residential lanes in eastern Hyderabad, double commute times for residents
Commuters caught in a massive traffic jam at Uppal X roads amid ongoing elevated corridor works. | Photo Credit: G. RAMAKRISHNA 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. Taking a u-turn was extremely choked because of the traffic volume. It took me over 10 minutes to cross a stretch that would otherwise take four or five minutes even during peak hours,” she said. The ongoing works have led to a three-way diversion system around Uppal …
