Commuters caught in a massive traffic jam at Uppal X roads amid ongoing elevated corridor works.
| Photo Credit: G. RAMAKRISHNA
Traffic diversions triggered by the ongoing Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor works are increasingly spilling into colony roads and residential lanes, slowing commutes and affecting businesses across Uppal X roads and surrounding areas.What was once a five-minute commute between Uppal and Boduppal has now turned into a slow crawl for many residents as vehicles heading towards Hyderabad–Warangal highway are being rerouted through internal roads and alternative corridors.Locals reported congestion and delays during unexpected hours. L. Niharika, a commuter travelling from Ramanthapur towards Turkayamjal, said traffic has started building up well before peak office hours.“Even at around 6 a.m., there was heavy traffic towards Tarnaka and Nagole. Taking a u-turn was extremely choked because of the traffic volume. It took me over 10 minutes to cross a stretch that would otherwise take four or five minutes even during peak hours,” she said.The ongoing works have led to a three-way diversion system around Uppal junction. According to Uppal Traffic Inspector G. Nagaraju, the most preferred route currently is via the Survey of India road towards Beerappagadda lane, which is now carrying 50-60% of the diverted traffic.Another diversion route directs motorists through Uppal Bhagayath and Nalla Cheruvu road, while several commuters relying on Google Maps are taking the Habsiguda–Nacharam–NFC corridor after navigation apps began showing it as a faster route towards Warangal, the officer said.
