Published Mar 27, 2026 | 2:16 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 27, 2026 | 2:16 PM
Aerial view of a Hyderabad road. (iStock)
Synopsis: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed that the National Highways Authority of India has taken a step forward on the Southern Part of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road. Gadkari stated that the NHAI appointed a Detailed Project Report consultant for the southern corridor. The DPR is currently under preparation, and further action on the project will be taken based on its outcome.
In a major thrust to Telangana’s infrastructure ambitions, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken a step forward on the long-awaited Southern Part of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (RRR).
In an official letter addressed to Telangana Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Gadkari stated that the NHAI appointed a Detailed Project Report (DPR) consultant for the southern corridor. The DPR is currently under preparation, and further action on the project will be taken based on its outcome.
The letter was a direct response to Komatireddy Venkat Reddy’s persistent advocacy on the issue. The Telangana minister had written to Gadkari on 5 August 2025, formally requesting sanction for the Southern Regional Ring Road to encircle Hyderabad and ease the city’s growing traffic burden.
Venkat Reddy welcomed the Union government’s positive response on Thursday, 26 March. “On the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, this is a wonderful piece of good news for the people of Telangana,” he said in a statement. “The Regional Ring Road will be a true game changer,” the minister added.
The Hyderabad Regional Ring Road is a proposed 340-km, high-capacity arterial highway designed to form a larger concentric ring beyond the existing Outer Ring Road (ORR). It aims to divert through-traffic, reduce congestion in the city core, and unlock economic potential in the peripheral districts. The project is broadly divided into two sections:
Northern Part (approximately 158–164 km): Already approved by NHAI. Tenders have been floated, and the process is in an advanced stage. Land acquisition is progressing, with the Telangana government agreeing to bear 50 percent of the cost, while the Union government will fund the remaining acquisition and full construction under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
Southern Part (approximately 182 km): It is the focus of the latest development. With the appointment of the DPR consultant, detailed engineering, cost estimation, environmental clearances, and alignment finalisation are now in progress.
Once fully operational, the RRR is expected to connect more than 125 villages across multiple districts, including Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Sangareddy, and Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri. It will integrate seamlessly with national highways, the Hyderabad Pharma City, emerging logistics parks, and industrial corridors, creating new growth engines for the region.
Officials and experts project that the completed RRR will bring transformative benefits. By bypassing the city, it will significantly cut travel time for inter-district and long-haul traffic, for instance. Heavy goods vehicles and commercial traffic will no longer choke Hyderabad’s arterial roads, improving the quality of life for residents.
The project is also seen as a catalyst for balanced regional development. Surrounding districts are expected to witness a surge in industrial investment, warehousing, and real estate activity.
New industrial parks, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities are likely to come up along the corridor, generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation phases. Real-estate analysts anticipate substantial appreciation in land values near proposed exits and junctions, turning hitherto rural and semi-urban pockets into vibrant economic hubs.
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has repeatedly described the RRR as a flagship “game changer” project. “The northern and southern segments together will encircle Hyderabad with world-class infrastructure,” he noted. “This will not only ease transportation but also open massive opportunities for industrial development in the hinterland.”
The minister reiterated that the Telangana government will maintain close coordination with the Centre to expedite the DPR process and move swiftly to the next stages — land acquisition, tendering, and construction. “We are committed to completing this project at the earliest so that the people of Telangana can reap its benefits,” he said.
It remains to be seen if RRR will redefine urban mobility, spur economic expansion, and position the city as a logistics and investment destination, as the Congress-led government expects.
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil.)
