The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has begun construction of a multi-level flyover system at the IIIT Hyderabad junction, one of the busiest intersections in the city’s IT corridor. The ₹500 crore project aims to convert the junction into a signal-free interchange by May 2028.
Initial construction activity is now visible, with concrete pillars rising at the site. For daily commuters, the development signals long-term relief but also the start of traffic disruptions during the construction phase.
Flyover and Underpass Plan Takes Shape
The project includes a level-1 bi-directional flyover connecting ISB Road and DLF Road. A level-2 semi-circular flyover will link DLF Road with Gachibowli Stadium and connect ISB Road to Indira Nagar.
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In addition, an underpass between Indira Nagar and Gachibowli Stadium will require excavation across 18 to 21 metres of the carriageway. Authorities have begun preparatory work, including raising three to four pillars along Lingampally Road for the DLF-to-Gachibowli flyover landing.
Traffic Management and Construction Challenges
Officials indicated that work has started on the wider flank to minimise immediate disruption. The IIIT Hyderabad–Lingampally stretch currently has about 3 to 3.5 lanes on each side, allowing construction without fully halting traffic.
The underpass phase is expected to be the most challenging, as excavation across six lanes will significantly reduce available road space. Utility relocation and tree transplantation have already begun after approval from the Tree Protection Committee, with power cables likely to be shifted underground.
During major excavation, authorities plan to maintain 2 to 2.5 lanes on either side to keep traffic moving. Need-based diversions will be implemented, including routing vehicles from Lingampally through Masjid Banda village towards the Botanical Garden before rejoining the Gachibowli road.
Commuter Movement to Remain Slow During Peak Phases
Traffic signals at the core junction will be temporarily removed during construction, requiring motorists to take short U-turns and slightly longer routes. Officials acknowledged that movement will not be seamless but maintained that the inconvenience will be temporary.
The flyover construction itself is less disruptive, with pillars being erected along the central median while most of the carriageway remains operational. However, DLF Road remains a constraint due to its narrow and misaligned layout, and land acquisition, along with road widening, is underway.
High Traffic Volume Adds Pressure
Around 4 to 5 lakh commuters use the IIIT junction daily. Official estimates indicate 2.6 to 2.8 lakh vehicles move between Lingampally and Gachibowli each day, while the ISB–DLF corridor carries about 1 to 2 lakh vehicles two-way.
During peak hours, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., motorists spend nearly 10 minutes navigating the junction. With construction reducing available road space, commuters report increasing unpredictability and longer travel times across the stretch.
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