Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) launches Rs 45 crore road expansion near Ameenpur Lake, India's first urban biodiversity heritage site
HYDERABAD: Amid rapid development, including a surge in high-rise structures in Ameenpur, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (
GHMC
) has decided to undertake road widening from NH65, providing a direct link to this locality.
The project, spanning 2.7 km, will cost 45 crore.
The project, taken up under Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure project (H-CITI), aims to speed up traffic between NH65 and Ameenpur. This road also serves as an alternative route to ORR exit no. 4.
"Ameenpur Lake is notable for being the first urban water body in India to be declared a biodiversity heritage site, particularly for its birdlife, which attracts birdwatchers and researchers.
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The lake is situated in a densely populated area, surrounded by factories, villages, and apartment complexes. With its growing popularity, the area is experiencing rapid development, including the emergence of many high-rise structures. To accommodate future traffic and ensure seamless connectivity, it is essential to develop the existing direct link from NH65 to Ameenpur," said a GHMC official.
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