Hyderabad Skywalk Projects: In a major update, the Telangana government is working on building skywalks to link existing metro rail stations with any of the nearby commercial or apartment complexes in Hyderabad. The new construction will eliminate the problem of crossing busy roads, and provide easy and direct access to metro stations.
The government has already built skywalks at multiple places. While the authorities have received positive feedback for existing skywalks, it is planning to construct more such pathways in Nagole, Stadium, Durgam Cheruvu, Kukatpally, among other places. The work was carried out by the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMR) and L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH).
Current Skywalks In Hyderabad
As of now, skywalks have been built at Erramanzil, Punjagutt and Hitec City metro stations, which connect with adjacent malls. This helps commuters access directly to commercial hubs. Similarly, there are skywalks at Jubilee Bus Station and Parade Ground Metro stations. This helps commuters to avoid crossing busy roads. In addition, a skywalk has been built at Raidurgam Metro station to offices in the 11 towers of the Raheja Mindspace Complex, with advanced facilities, reported The Indian Express.
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Meanwhile, HDMA has constructed a circular skywalk to connect Uppal Metro station with roads around Uppal Junction. This has received positive feedback from commuters.
Observing an encouraging response, the authorities have started the work on a skywalk from Ambedkar Balanagar Metro station to the nearby Phoenix/Landmark Mall. Another skywalk is under construction at LB Nagar Metro Station, which will link to the Vasavi Anandanilayam complex. Officials stated that the proposed skywalk will span 25 acres and feature 12 towers with 33 floors each, the report added.