Hyderabad: The progress of key infrastructure projects including flyovers and Hyderabad Old City Metro works underwent thorough inspection by Telangana chief secretary K Ramakrishna Rao during surprise visits across the city.
The top bureaucrat reviewed multiple ongoing developments that are crucial for the city’s urban transformation.
During the inspections, CS Rao examined the construction status of major flyovers, progress on Hyderabad Old City Metro expansion, foot overbridge development, KBR H-City project advancement and sewage treatment plant operations.
Senior officials from various departments accompanied the chief secretary, including MAUD secretary Ilambarithi, GHMC commissioner Karnan, HMWSSB MD Ashok Reddy, and Metro MD NVS Reddy.
The inspection was a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing development works, ensuring that the projects are completed as planned and contributing significantly to the enhancement of the city’s urban infrastructure.
During the inspection, Rao directed the officials concerned to expedite the work for timely completion while ensuring the quality parameters of each work are strictly adhered to.
He inspected the foot over bridge being built at Banjara Hills which is nearing completition and took stock of the ongoing work there.
Metropolitan Area and Urban Development Secretary K Ilambarithi apprised the top official that 42 FOBs are functional in different parts of the city while the survey is being conducted for taking up construction of FOBs in other places as well.
Later, the Chief Secretary inspected the ongoing works of road widening from MG bus station to Chandrayanagutta for the extension of metro rail which is being taken up at a cost of Rs 2,741 crores.
Metro Rail officials informed him that the land acquisition process for road widening and dismantling of affected properties which were already acquired is under progress.
The Chief Secretary also inspected the conservation, restoration and repair works of the Khursheed Jah Devdi at Hussaini Alam, Charminar.
(This copy has been updated with latest information)
