Road widening from NH-65 to Ameenpur road, soon

The road widening will be useful for visitors to Ameenpur Lake, which is notable for being the first urban water body in India to be declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site.

Hyderabad: A 2.7-km length of road from National Highway 65 to Ameenpur is set to be widened soon to ensure hassle-free traffic movement. This stretch serves as an alternative route to ORR Exit No. 4.

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department had already sanctioned Rs. 45 crore to complete the road widening project within nine months.

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The road widening will be useful for visitors to Ameenpur Lake, which is notable for being the first urban water body in India to be declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site.

The lake is situated within a densely populated area, surrounded by factories, villages, and apartments, making it a unique example of an urban biodiversity site. With its growing popularity, the surrounding area is witnessing rapid development, including the construction of many high-rise buildings.