Hyderabad Old City corridor impacts 900 properties
HYDERABAD: The road widening initiative for the proposed Metro Rail corridor between MGBS and Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad’s Old City is progressing rapidly. HAML Managing Director Shri NVS Reddy emphasized that the alignment has been meticulously planned to optimize space while minimizing property impact. “Our initial estimate indicated that about 1,100 properties would be affected. Thanks to engineering redesigns and realignments, we’ve reduced that figure to approximately 900,” Reddy explained. He also addressed the numerous challenges encountered in the land acquisition and demolition phases. “Given the densely populated urban environment, houses are tightly packed, and the presence of overhead electricity cables…