There are two more properties to be acquired: GHMC

Acquisition of two properties has delayed the construction of two flyovers at Biodiversity Junction, Gachibowli. GHMC set a target to complete the flyover as a part of Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP) by March 2019, but each flyover is stalled due to acquisition of one property on each side. This has also delayed the shifting of utilities such as power and water lines and laying of the alternate service road laid. Subsequently, heavy traffic is clogging the junction irking the commuters.

More than two years have passed since an agreement was made to construct the flyovers and service road.The GHMC initiated digging of road, which reduced the existing width and simultaneously called for tenders for separate roads, to divert traffic. These alternate roads, to help reduce the traffic delays, couldn't be laid due to the delay in property acquisition.

According to sources, the properties belong to some influential businessman and political leaders of both Telugu speaking states.  In January, this newspaper reported that not even one property was acquired for Level-1 flyover, following which the land acquisition went on brisk pace. But the traffic snarls increased and progress was slow.

According to GHMC officials, “There are two more properties to be acquired, and this has stalled the work of the flyovers. We can neither shift the utilities such as power and water lines nor setup piers for flyover. Even the service road cannot be laid”.