Hyderabad may soon witness a major transformation in urban transport as officials prepare plans to introduce a ropeway travel system across important parts of the city. The project is being designed on the lines of the successful public ropeway model implemented in Varanasi.
With traffic congestion becoming a growing challenge in Hyderabad, authorities are already focusing on metro rail expansion, flyovers and underpasses. Along with these developments, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority is now exploring aerial transport solutions to improve daily travel and tourism connectivity.
According to proposals under discussion, ropeways could connect popular destinations such as Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs through a two kilometre aerial route. Officials are also considering extending the network further towards Nehru Zoological Park, covering nearly six kilometres in total.
Plans are also being prepared for ropeway corridors between Tank Bund and Sanjeevaiah Park, along with routes in busy IT corridor areas. Authorities believe the project can significantly cut travel time for short distances that usually take much longer due to road congestion.
