The Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) under the Department of Economic Affairs has granted approval for the northern segment of Hyderabad’s Regional Ring Road (RRR). The project, estimated at ₹23,935.6 crore, will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), marking a major breakthrough for infrastructure development in Telangana.
The approved 161.51 km greenfield expressway will stretch from Girmapur in Sangareddy district to Tangadpalle in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. The project will be executed in two packages and forms the northern arc of the larger 340 km RRR that will encircle Hyderabad beyond the existing Outer Ring Road (ORR).
The expressway will be a 6-lane access-controlled highway with two-lane service roads on both sides. Designed for speeds up to 120 kmph, it will serve as a high-speed bypass approximately 50 km from Hyderabad city centre. The infrastructure is planned to divert through traffic and meet projected demand until 2047.
The project will operate under an 18-year concession period, which includes 3 years of construction. Developed as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana by NHAI, the model ensures private sector participation while retaining long-term benefits for the government. The HAM framework balances risk between public and private stakeholders.
NHAI has recommended a 90m right-of-way as sufficient for the project. The Telangana government is likely to examine and bear any additional land acquisition costs if a wider alignment, such as the earlier 100m proposal by HMDA, is finalised for implementation.
The northern stretch is expected to ease congestion on the ORR and city roads significantly. It will improve connectivity between key national highways including NH-65, NH-44, NH-163, and NH-765. The project is anticipated to boost logistics, attract industries, create employment opportunities, and accelerate real estate and economic growth in districts like Sangareddy, Medak, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. The expressway will define the outer growth boundary of Greater Hyderabad.
Earlier NHAI tenders issued in December 2024 were for a 4-lane version estimated at approximately ₹7,100 to ₹15,600 crore, which were later revised for 6-laning. The shift to HAM and the higher cost reflects upgraded design specifications and current market realities. With PPPAC clearance now secured, financial bids are expected to open soon.
Construction could begin as early as August 2026, according to project timelines. The approval has been widely welcomed by infrastructure watchers, real estate stakeholders, and political circles as a significant milestone in Telangana’s infrastructure development. Further updates on bidder selection and ground-breaking are anticipated in the coming weeks.
