Traffic has improved in Secunderabad after the Sikh Village to Paradise Circle stretch was rebuilt after months of disruption due to work on the elevated corridor towards Suchitra. | Photo credit: NAGARA GOPAL
Traffic movement has seen some improvement providing some relief to commuters after the stretch from Sikh Village towards Paradise Circle was reopened after months of disruption due to work on the elevated corridor towards Suchitra.
The roadway has been cleaned and leveled, cleared of gravel and loose stones, making it safer and easier for motorists to maneuver. However, despite the improved surface conditions, the overall commute time remained largely unchanged.
During the morning rush hour between 9am and 11am, motorists continue to take nearly 30 minutes to cross the busy corridor, almost double the usual time. The evening peak between 17:00 and 20:00 also witnesses heavy congestion.
Commuters from Bowenpally towards Paradise and central Hyderabad are currently advised to turn left at Tivoli Junction and proceed towards Paradise after turning at Patna flyover, in view of the ongoing diversions associated with the construction of the elevated corridor.
P. Ankit, one of the commuters from Balamrai, said that when the project started, the authorities said it would take nine months, but now they say it may extend to 12 months. He said the stretch remains very congested and heavily used. “While the road surface has improved and is no longer littered with gravel and stones that used to damage vehicles, there has been no significant change in traffic flow,” he said.
He added that his daily commute from his Sainikpuri residence to Panjagutta was becoming increasingly difficult. According to him, the construction work at the Paradise metro station is the key reason for the ongoing delays. He also pointed out the lack of adequate bus service and metro connectivity to Sainikpuri, forcing many residents to rely on private vehicles.
A Malkajgiri traffic police officer said the elevated corridor is about 5.1 kilometers long, starting at Balamrai Junction near Paradise Circle and extending up to Dairy Farm at Suchitra Junction.
The officer said efforts are underway to assess the volume of vehicles passing through the corridor and there are requirements to install Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to monitor traffic more effectively.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police had earlier announced closures and detours to facilitate the construction of an elevated corridor between Paradise Junction and Dairy Farm Road on National Highway 44. The restrictions came into force on 30 October 2025.
Published – 19 Feb 2026 20:21 IST