Traffic diversion for Miyapur-Allwyn flyover trial run exposes bottleneck, police propose additional service lane to tackle congestion

A trial run ahead of the Miyapur-Allwyn X flyover construction has exposed a bottleneck in the proposed traffic diversion plan, with Cyberabad Traffic Police insisting that an additional service road be created before work begins. Officials said the existing carriageway cannot accommodate diverted traffic along the busy NH-65 corridor.

The trial, conducted on Monday (July 13, 2026) on an 800-metre stretch from Miyapur Junction towards Allwyn X Roads, simulated the traffic diversions that will be in place during construction. Even without excavation work underway, traffic queues quickly formed at several points, including near Santosh Dhaba, highlighting the need for additional road space.

Details of proposed flyover and underpasses

The flyover project comprises a 1.79-kilometre bi-directional flyover spanning both the Miyapur and Allwyn junctions, along with two uni-directional underpasses at Bachupally and Hafeezpet, allowing uninterrupted movement along the corridor once completed.

Five lakh vehicles everyday

With nearly five lakh vehicles passing through Miyapur Junction every day, it has emerged as one of the busiest choke points on the NH-65 corridor. During peak hours, the junction handles nearly 13,000 passenger car units an hour, with motorists waiting through several 75 to 80-second signal cycles and traffic jams stretching 600 metres to a kilometre. The Miyapur and Allwyn junctions, located just 1.7 kilometres apart, serve as a crucial gateway for commuters travelling between Miyapur, Kukatpally, Hafeezpet, Kondapur, Hitec City and Gachibowli, where lakhs of IT professionals commute daily.

10 metres of 14 metres for flyover work

Miyapur Traffic Police Inspector G. Prashanth said that of the available 14-metre road width, around 10 metres would be occupied by flyover work, effectively leaving just one lane for traffic.

“We need two additional lanes for traffic movement. At present, there is only one service lane and traffic is already piling up near Miyapur Junction. For the 800-metre stretch where construction will begin first, a service road is mandatory and can later be extended as work progresses towards Allwyn X Roads,” he said.

Three-lane road turns into a one-lane road as traffic police simulated the traffic diversions that will be in place during Miyapur-Allwyn X flyover construction period.
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Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Sunpreet Singh said the trial was conducted to identify shortcomings in the diversion plan before construction began rather than after congestion worsened.

“The contractors wanted to begin work immediately, but we insisted on a trial run first. It helped us identify the need for a proper service road before the diversion is implemented. We have conveyed this requirement to the authorities and they are positive about it,” he told The Hindu.

Proposals to temporarily remove footpath

According to him, officials are now examining two options. One proposal involves temporarily removing the existing 3.5-metre footpath to create a continuous three-lane service road, while the other involves constructing an additional lane beyond the footpath after clearing encroachments in front of commercial establishments lining the stretch.

Parking outside stores a problem

He said roadside parking by shops and showrooms also emerged as a major obstacle during the trial. “We observed many vehicles parked outside commercial establishments. They have been asked to identify alternative parking arrangements so that space can be freed for laying service lanes. A detailed plan is being worked out,” he said.

Vehicles passing through the one-lane available road space during trial ahead of the Miyapur-Allwyn X flyover construction.
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Officials said the construction phase could become even more challenging once the Phase II Hyderabad Metro extension from Miyapur to Patancheru begins. Barricading for Metro piers and station construction will further reduce the available road space along the same corridor.

With the flyover and metro projects expected to progress simultaneously, commuters using the Miyapur-Allwyn corridor are likely to face months of diversions, longer travel times and recurring congestion until both projects are completed.

Officials from the Miyapur Traffic Police carrying out inspections near commercial establishments lining the stretch
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