Hyderabad: Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the R&B Minister, announced that nearly 50% of Telangana’s roads will be built using the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM).
In a meeting with R&B and NHAI officials at the State Secretariat, the Minister emphasized the importance of HAM roads in connecting mandal centers and district centers. He mentioned that road construction will prioritize urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed the officials to begin the tender process soon after the HAM road packages receive approval.
The meeting discussed road package details with Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj. The Minister stressed that HAM roads must meet NHAI quality standards and remain undamaged for at least ten years. He instructed officials to conduct field visits for quality checks and to identify low-level and high-level bridges early. He also urged them to take preventive measures to avoid future accidents and traffic issues.
The Minister plans to meet Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Gadkari soon, alongside the CM, to seek approval for the southern section of the Regional Ring Road (RRR).
He reviewed the progress of NH 65 road works and discussed the 6-lane expansion from Madinaguda to Sangareddy, urging quicker completion.
The Minister also instructed officials to finish the construction of TIMS Hospitals, Warangal Hospital, medical colleges, collectorates, and several ROBs that are nearing completion.
