Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover — formally named the Dr. Manmohan Singh Flyover by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at its inauguration on January 6, 2025 — is Hyderabad’s second-longest flyover and one of the most consequential road infrastructure completions in the city’s recent history. At 4.04 km long with six lanes and bi-directional design, the flyover was built at a cost of ₹799.74 crore (approximately ₹736–800 crore depending on the source) under the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP) initiated by the previous BRS government under KCR. The Hyderabad Mail reports definitively: “Hyderabad’s second-longest flyover, connecting Aramghar to Zoo Park, was officially opened to the public on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 4 PM. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the project.” The flyover’s naming after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh — who had passed away shortly before the inauguration — adds significant historical and emotional weight to this infrastructure milestone.
The flyover’s scale and strategic positioning make it one of the most important infrastructure achievements in the city’s recent years. Deccan Chronicle confirms: “The city’s longest flyover remains the 11.6-km PVNR Expressway. Another major project underway is the 3.38-km four-lane bi-directional flyover connecting Nalgonda crossroads to Santoshnagar” — placing the Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover as the second-longest with 4.04 km, significantly longer than the 990m Nagole Flyover or the 1km Chandrayangutta Flyover, but shorter than the legendary PVNR Expressway. The Deccan Chronicle report also notes that the flyover reduces traffic congestion at five major junctions: Aramghar, Shastripuram, Kalapathar, Darul-Uloom, and Shivarampally — a junction-relief scope that few other Hyderabad flyovers match.
Quick Overview — Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover Hyderabad
| Parameter | Details |
| Official Name | Dr. Manmohan Singh Flyover (Aramghar–Nehru Zoological Park Flyover) |
| Location | Aramghar to Nehru Zoological Park, Old City corridor, Hyderabad |
| Length | 4.04 km |
| Lanes | 6-lane, bi-directional |
| Cost | ₹799.74 crore |
| Inaugurated | January 6, 2025 by CM A. Revanth Reddy |
| Named After | Dr. Manmohan Singh (former PM) |
| Rank in Hyderabad | Second-longest flyover (after 11.6 km PVNR Expressway) |
| Flyover Number | 23rd flyover in Hyderabad |
| SRDP Project | Strategic Road Development Programme |
| Junctions Cleared | Aramghar, Shastripuram, Kalapathar, Darul-Uloom, Shivarampally |
| Key Beneficiaries | Palamuru, Shamshabad, Mahabubnagar, Shadnagar, Rajendra Nagar residents |
| Highway | Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway (NH 44) |
| Tourist Access | Nehru Zoological Park (Zoo), Aramghar |
| Best For | Old City-Falaknuma-NH44 corridor, zoo visitors, Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway users |
Location and Address
The Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover runs from Aramghar — a locality in southern Hyderabad on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway — to the Nehru Zoological Park (Hyderabad Zoo), spanning 4.04 km through the five junctions of Aramghar, Shastripuram, Kalapathar, Darul-Uloom, and Shivarampally/Hassannagar. The flyover is on the NH 44 corridor — the Hyderabad-Bengaluru National Highway — which carries enormous volumes of inter-state freight and passenger traffic between Telangana and Karnataka.
The inauguration ceremony was scheduled on the Zoo Park side of the flyover — the Nehru Zoological Park end — creating a memorable visual and symbolic connection between the infrastructure launch and one of Hyderabad’s most-visited tourist attractions. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi both attended, reflecting the political and civic significance of the completion of a project that had faced construction delays over six years and multiple postponed inauguration dates. The Congress government’s sanctioning of an additional ₹140 crore to expedite completion was a specific political commitment that the January 2025 inauguration fulfilled.
The flyover’s proximity to the Falaknuma Palace area — one of Hyderabad’s most magnificent heritage sites now operating as a luxury Taj Heritage hotel — and to the broader southern Old City zone creates a distinctive heritage-meets-infrastructure juxtaposition. Residents of Rajendra Nagar confirmed immediate relief: Farzana, a Rajendra Nagar resident, told Siasat.com at inauguration: “The flyover opening will provide relief from the bumpy road on the stretch that has existed for the past few years.”
Directions — Getting To and Through Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover
From Aramghar toward Nehru Zoo Park (Northeastward): Vehicles from the Aramghar Junction — the southern entry point at the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway — use the flyover’s six-lane elevated carriageway to travel northeastward through Shastripuram, Kalapathar, Darul-Uloom, and Shivarampally without stopping at any of these five historically congested junctions. Residents of Mahabubnagar, Shadnagar, Shamshabad, and Rajendra Nagar who commute into Hyderabad through the NH 44 corridor benefit most dramatically — their entry into the city no longer requires multiple traffic signal stops at the Old City’s southern junction cluster.
From Zoo Park toward Aramghar and NH 44 (Southwestward): Vehicles from the Hyderabad city direction — from Nampally, Afzalgunj, Charminar, and the Old City commercial zone — use the flyover to exit southward toward Aramghar, Shamshabad, and ultimately the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport direction and the Bengaluru highway. This direction serves the enormous traffic of airport-bound vehicles, tourists visiting Nehru Zoo, and pilgrims returning to the Mahabubnagar-Kurnool direction.
Tourist Traffic to Nehru Zoological Park: The Hyderabad Mail specifically notes the flyover “will provide easier access to Nehru Zoological Park and the surrounding areas, benefiting both daily commuters and tourists.” Nehru Zoo is one of Hyderabad’s most-visited family attractions, and the flyover’s Zoo Park terminus creates direct, signal-free approach access for the hundreds of thousands of annual visitors who previously faced congested surface road approaches.
Routes and Transit Connectivity
By Hyderabad Metro — Nearest Blue Line Stations: The Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover runs through the southern Old City corridor, connecting to the Hyderabad Metro’s coverage through the nearest Blue Line stations. Malakpet Metro Station and New Market Metro Station on the Blue Line are accessible from the Darul-Uloom and Shivarampally junction area of the flyover. From Ameerpet interchange, Blue Line trains reach the Malakpet-area stations in approximately 15–20 minutes.
By TSRTC Bus — Comprehensive Old City Coverage: Multiple TSRTC bus routes serve the Aramghar, Falaknuma, Shivarampally, and Chandrayangutta areas adjacent to the flyover — including routes connecting to MGBS (Hyderabad’s central bus terminal), Secunderabad, and the NH 44 towns. TSRTC long-distance buses to Mahabubnagar, Kurnool, Nalgonda, Shadnagar, and Karnataka destinations use the NH 44 corridor directly served by the flyover.
By Road — NH 44 Direct Highway: NH 44 (Hyderabad-Bengaluru National Highway) provides the primary vehicle approach. The flyover’s beginning at Aramghar Junction is directly on this national highway, making it accessible from all NH 44 entry points into the Hyderabad metropolitan area. Ola, Uber, and local taxi services serve the Zoo Park area consistently given its status as a major tourist destination.
Nearby Places — Zoo, Heritage, and the Old City’s Southern Gateway
Nehru Zoological Park: Nehru Zoological Park — one of India’s largest and most visited zoos, spread across 380 acres with tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, and hundreds of species — is the flyover’s northern terminus landmark. The zoo’s accessibility from the elevated structure makes wildlife visits significantly more convenient for families from across Hyderabad and from out-of-city tourists visiting the capital.
Falaknuma Palace: Falaknuma Palace — the magnificent Italian-style marble Nizam palace of 1893 now operating as a Taj Heritage luxury hotel — is accessible from the Aramghar end of the flyover. The palace’s extraordinary architecture, museum collections, and fine dining create a world-class luxury experience in the southern Old City that the flyover’s improved access makes more reachable from the city’s northern zones.
Aramghar and PVNR Expressway Connection: Aramghar Junction is also the connection point for the PVNR (P.V. Narasimha Rao) Elevated Expressway — Hyderabad’s longest flyover at 11.6 km connecting Masab Tank to Shamshabad Airport. The combination of the PVNR Expressway and the new Aramghar-Zoo Park Flyover at the same Aramghar junction creates a multi-flyover transport node of extraordinary strategic value for Hyderabad’s southern approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the official name of Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover?
A: Dr. Manmohan Singh Flyover — named after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at the January 6, 2025 inauguration.
Q: How long is Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover?
A: 4.04 km — making it Hyderabad’s second-longest flyover after the 11.6 km PVNR Expressway.
Q: When was Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover inaugurated?
A: January 6, 2025 by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, with Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi also present.
Q: What five junctions does the flyover bypass?
A: Aramghar, Shastripuram, Kalapathar, Darul-Uloom, and Shivarampally/Hassannagar — five major Old City junctions that previously caused severe traffic delays.
Q: How much did Aramghar Zoo Park Flyover cost?
A: ₹799.74 crore (approximately ₹736–800 crore across different source references), funded under the SRDP with additional ₹140 crore sanctioned by the Congress government to expedite completion.