Preparatory works advance for Hyderabad's Darulshifa-Chandrayangutta Metro corridor

Preparatory work for the proposed Hyderabad Metro corridor between Darulshifa and Chandrayangutta is gaining pace, according to Telangana Today. Authorities are concentrating on locating underground utilities and relocating them so that essential services are not damaged and the public is not inconvenienced during excavation and construction.

Route and property acquisition

The proposed stretch from Darulshifa to Chandrayangutta covers about 7.5 km. The project requires 888 properties to be acquired for road widening and Metro rail works. According to the report, 833 of them have already been acquired, leaving around 55 still to be taken over. Some of the remaining properties include heritage and ancient structures, which makes the process more sensitive.

The authorities have paid compensation of over Rs 800 crore to owners whose properties have been acquired and handed over. The remaining properties are expected to be taken over shortly, subject to the necessary procedures, an official said.

Utility work and demolitions

An official said that existing underground utilities, including water pipelines, drainage lines and other service connections, are being probed. These utilities will be identified and shifted where necessary before major civil works begin. The aim is to avoid disruption to essential services.

Demolition of acquired properties is being carried out in phases, in consultation with local authorities. Officials are weighing traffic conditions, debris clearance and public safety before fixing the timing at each location.

Timeline

According to Telangana Today, the government is expected to release tenders for civil works in late November or early December. Actual construction on the MGBS to Chandrayangutta stretch is targeted to start in January. The tenders will cover Metro rail infrastructure, including pillars for the elevated corridor.

The completion of these preparatory activities is expected to pave the way for the start of construction in January. The information comes from the official statements reported by the newspaper and the dates may change.