Hyderabad's Old City Metro Corridor Moves Forward with Strategic Planning

The development of the MGBS-Chandrayangutta metro rail corridor in Hyderabad's Old City is progressing. Efforts include meticulous planning, property acquisition, and engineering redesign to minimize affected properties. Construction preparations are underway, with compensation and road-widening activities being efficiently managed to ensure timely execution of the project.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 03-08-2025 17:48 IST | Created: 03-08-2025 17:48 IST
Hyderabad's Old City Metro Corridor Moves Forward with Strategic Planning
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Progress is being made on Hyderabad's proposed metro rail corridor between MGBS and Chandrayangutta in the Old City, with pillar markings and road-widening activities well underway, according to Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited managing director N V S Reddy.

The metro alignment is strategically designed to optimize routes while reducing affected properties. Daily reviews with engineering and revenue officials are rigorously monitoring project advances.

Compensation for affected property owners has reached Rs 360 crore, with an estimated 900 properties now impacted compared to the initial 1,100. Construction groundwork has begun with preparatory work for stations and viaducts, ensuring minimal disruption to existing structures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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