The 400-metre-long R.K. Puram flyover, constructed over two decades ago to replace the Rama Kistapuram railway level crossing, remains the only crucial link for thousands of daily commuters travelling from Neredmet, A.S. Rao Nagar and the ECIL area towards Trimulgherry, Karkhana and Secunderabad. Despite its strategic significance, the flyover has become a symbol of urban neglect, with persistent safety concerns and mounting public frustration.
With no central barricade separating the two directions of traffic, the flyover’s narrow lanes force motorists into risky overtaking manoeuvres. Sudden swerves, poor lane discipline and a lack of traffic calming measures have led to a consistent stream of minor accidents, often leaving two-wheelers vulnerable. Though mostly non-fatal, these incidents are frequent and disruptive.
