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Gadkari approves LB Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker corridor, five ropeway projects for Telangana

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 13 (UNI) union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved several key infrastructure projects for Telangana, including the LB Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker elevated corridor and five ropeway projects under the Parvatmala scheme.
Telangana Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, who met Gadkari in Delhi on Tuesday, discussed various road and transport infrastructure proposals aimed at improving connectivity across the state.
Gadkari also approved the proposal to lay the foundation stone for an iconic cable bridge across the Krishna River, which will connect Telangana and Andhra Pradesh through NH-167K and boost tourism. He directed officials to prepare a fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed elevated corridor on Hyderabad–Srisailam National Highway-765.
The union Minister responded positively to the Hyderabad–Amaravati Greenfield Highway proposal and the request to upgrade the Pullur–Alampur–Jatraprolu–Pentlavelli–Kollapur–Lingala–Achampet–Dindi–Devarakonda–Mallepally–Nalgonda state highway route into a National Highway.
He also approved three Road Over Bridges (ROBs) under the Setu Bandhan scheme. On the state's request for Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) assistance for 34 projects, Gadkari issued instructions to central officials to take up the matter.
Venkat Reddy also invited Gadkari to attend the Indian Road Congress (IRC), scheduled to be held from November 19 to 22. The union Minister responded positively and confirmed his participation, according to the statement, according to an official statement.
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