Minister Inaugurates Shashtripuram Road Over Bridge in Hyderabad
On April 17, 2026, D. Sridhar Babu, the Minister for IT and Industries, officially inaugurated the new Shashtripuram Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Hyderabad. This significant infrastructure project is situated on the Secunderabad–Falaknuma–Shivarampally Railway Line, serving as a vital connector between Mailardevpally and the Falaknuma RTC Depot via Shastripuram. Constructed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode, the bridge was completed at a cost of ₹71 crore. The structure features four lanes, spanning a length of 490 meters with a width of 16.6 meters, including a railway span of 37.28 meters. To ensure long-term durability, enhanced safety, and efficient traffic flow, the ROB incorporates advanced construction materials and technologies, such as steel girders, RCC precast elements, POT-PTFE bearings, and modular expansion joints. This inauguration marks a key development in Hyderabad's urban infrastructure, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the region. The event highlights the local government's ongoing efforts to modernize transportation networks and support urban mobility through strategic public works projects.
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Minister Inaugurates Shashtripuram Road Over Bridge in Hyderabad
On April 17, 2026, D. Sridhar Babu, the Minister for IT and Industries, officially inaugurated the new Shashtripuram Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Hyderabad. This significant infrastructure project is situated on the Secunderabad–Falaknuma–Shivarampally Railway Line, serving as a vital connector between Mailardevpally and the Falaknuma RTC Depot via Shastripuram. Constructed by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode, the bridge was completed at a cost of ₹71 crore. The structure features four lanes, spanning a length of 490 meters with a width of 16.6 meters, including a railway span of 37.28 meters. To ensure long-term durability, enhanced safety, and efficient traffic flow, the ROB incorporates advanced construction materials and technologies, such as steel girders, RCC precast elements, POT-PTFE bearings, and modular expansion joints. This inauguration marks a key development in Hyderabad's urban infrastructure, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the region. The event highlights the local government's ongoing efforts to modernize transportation networks and support urban mobility through strategic public works projects.
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