Komatireddy Meets Gadkari to Discuss Key Projects

Telangana Roads and Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy held a special meeting with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects in the state. The Union Minister approved the proposed LB Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker elevated corridor and the proposal for the foundation stone ceremony for an iconic cable bridge across the Krishna River. The bridge is expected to improve connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh through NH 167K, benefiting transportation and tourism. Gadkari also directed officials to prepare a fresh Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed elevated corridor along NH 765 between Hyderabad and Srisailam. Additionally, five ropeways for Telangana under the Parvatmala scheme received approval, while the Union Minister responded positively to the proposed Hyderabad–Amaravati greenfield highway.

During the meeting, approval was also granted for three railway overbridges (ROBs) under the Setu Bandhan scheme. Komatireddy requested the release of Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) funds for 34 works in Telangana, following which Gadkari directed the concerned officials to take the necessary steps. The Union Minister also responded positively to the proposal to upgrade the state highways connecting Pullur, Alampur, Jatrapole, Pentlavelli, Kollapur, Lingala, Achampet, Dindi, Devarakonda, Mallapalli and Nalgonda into national highways. Komatireddy invited Gadkari to attend the Indian Road Congress (IRC), scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from November 19 to 22. Gadkari reportedly responded positively to the invitation and agreed to attend the event.