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Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials informed that road works have already been launched where right of way exists, and at other locations, property acquisition is underway. The image is used for representative purposes only. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has started the third phase of link roads at various locations in the city, taking forward the project first conceptualised more than six years ago.Link roads are small stretches of road development, which would connect two existing major thoroughfares, thus providing alternative stretches for arterial roads in the city, thereby reducing traffic chaos.Slip roads as a go-around of major junctionsThe roads were first planned in 2019 by the Town Planning wing of the GHMC, along with slip roads-- which are laid as a go-around of major junctions where traffic is heavy. During the initial two phases of the project, a total 31 stretches were completed, which not only eased the traffic flow, but also opened the gates for real estate on the developed roads.The proposed link roads in Rajendranagar ZoneName of the roadRoad length (km)Bairagiguda to Narsingi0.85ORR Service road to Chevella road via Kismatpur5.5Kismatpur to R&B Road Prestige Villas2.05Dargah to LV Prasad Eye Institute0.85Farmaish Hotel to Taramati Baradari2.5Bapughat Bridge to P&T Colony, east to Esa river2.118 stretches under Phase-IIIIn Phase-III, a total 18 stretches are being envisaged for completion across three zones, Shamshabad, Rajendranagar and Khairatabad. Of these, a total 11 stretches are planned in Shamshabad Zone alone, which has been added to GHMC during the merger and de-merger of the erstwhile GHMC area.The proposed link roads in Khairatabad ZoneName of the roadRoad length (km)Greenland Junction to Necklace Road Junction1.6Necklace Road railway station to Patigadda 1Longest stretchThe longest stretch too would be laid in Shamshabad, from Gollapally Junction to the Outer Ring Road (ORR) service road at Pedda Golconda, covering a total seven kilometres.The other stretches in Shamshabad, which are to be connected, include Thorrur-Nagarjuna Sagar Road (1.6 km), Injapur-Munganur Road (2 km), Badangpet-Nadargul main road to Nadargul road (2.6 km), Badangpet Main road to Thurkayamjal via Ramalayam of Nadargul (3.8 km), Mallapur Cross road to Kurmalguda (3.2 km), Kurmalguda to Nadargul (3.3 km), RCI X road to Srishailam Highway (2.6 km), Shamshabad Railway Crossing to Dharmagiri Road (5 km), Shamshabad Bus Stop to Rallaguda road (4 km), and Dondupally junction to ORR service road.Road stretches in RajendranagarIn Rajendranagar, the stretches are, Bandlaguda to Narsingi (0.85 km), ORR Service road to Chevella road via Kismathpur (5.5 km), Kismathpur to R&B road near Prestige villas (2.05 km), Dargah to LV Prasad Eye Institute (0.85 km), Farmaish Hotel to Taramati & Bharadari via Kendriya Vihar apartments including the new bridge on Musi (2.5 km), and Bapughat Bridge to P&T Colony East Side of Esa River (2.1 km).KhairatabadKhairatabad has one major stretch connecting Lok Bhavan Road to R&B guest house and a link road from Begumpet Railway Station. The link road stretches will be laid from Greenalands junction to Necklace Road (1.6 km), and Necklace Railway Station to Patigadda (Parallel to railway track) via Park Hotel covering one kilometre.Officials informed that works have already been launched where right of way exists, and at other locations, property acquisition is underway. Published - June 12, 2026 01:11 pm IST

KKRTC Chairperson Arunkumar Patil flagging off a new city bus service connecting to the airport at the Central Bus Stand in Kalaburagi on June 9, 2026. | Flagging off the service at the Central Bus Stand on June 9, KKRTC Chairperson Arunkumar Patil said that the new service was introduced in the backdrop of the resumption of flight operations between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru, with the aim of providing convenient and affordable connectivity to air travellers as well as the general public from key points in the city to the airport.“Not just air passengers, but the general public too should make full use of this service. Compared to the cost of private vehicles, this bus service is available at a very affordable fare, and will result in considerable savings for people,” he said.Bus scheduleThe special bus will depart daily from the Kalaburagi Central Bus Stand at 6.10 a.m., passing through key locations, including Vallabhbhai Patel Circle (Timmapura) and Annapurna Cross, and reach the airport by 7 a.m.The return trip from the airport will commence at 8 a.m. The corporation has indicated that additional trips will be introduced based on passenger demand.The launch was attended by KKRTC Divisional Controllers S.G. Gangadhar (Kalaburagi-1) and Basantappa B.M. (Kalaburagi-2), Divisional Mechanical Engineer Sheikh Husaini, Prashant, Depot Manager Anila, Administrative Officer Gurulingappa, DTO Hosamani and other KKRTC officials, and members of the public. Published - June 10, 2026 10:26 am IST