The Shilpa Layout Flyover is an important road infrastructure project at the Gachibowli Junction in Hyderabad. It was developed under the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP) to improve traffic movement between Shilpa Layout, Gachibowli, the Outer Ring Road (ORR), Kondapur and the western Hyderabad IT corridor.
The Shilpa Layout flyover development has two major phases. Phase 1 connects Shilpa Layout with the ORR near Gachibowli, while Phase 2 connects the Gachibowli side with Kondapur. Together, these elevated road connections are designed to improve traffic flow through one of Hyderabad's busiest technology and commercial corridors.
Shilpa Layout Flyover Phase 1 Key Details
The original Shilpa Layout Flyover, Phase 1, provides a four-lane, bi-directional connection between Shilpa Layout and the ORR near Gachibowli Junction.
- Project: Shilpa Layout Flyover Phase 1
- Starting Location: Shilpa Layout
- Ending Location: ORR near Gachibowli Junction
- Length: About 956 metres
- Width: 16.60 metres
- Configuration: Four lane, bi directional
- Opening Date: 25 November 2022
- Project Programme: Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP)
- Location: Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Contemporary reports give the flyover's length as 956 metres, while some project-stage reports cited a shorter 823 metre structure. The 956 metre figure was reported for the completed four lane flyover.
Shilpa Layout Flyover Phase 1 Starting & Ending Points
The Phase 1 flyover starts from the Shilpa Layout side and runs towards the Outer Ring Road near Gachibowli Junction.
This route provides an elevated connection for traffic travelling between Shilpa Layout and the ORR, allowing vehicles to bypass traffic movement at the Gachibowli Junction.
The flyover also forms part of the larger road network connecting the HITEC City, Financial District, Gachibowli and ORR corridors.
Shilpa Layout Flyover Length
The completed Phase 1 flyover is approximately 956 metres long and 16.60 metres wide.
The project also included ramp structures connecting the elevated road with the surrounding road network. Reports on the project described the structure as an engineering challenge because some portions were constructed at considerable height and crossed the existing Gachibowli flyover.
Shilpa Layout Flyover Opening Date
The Shilpa Layout Flyover Phase 1 was inaugurated on 25 November 2022.
The inauguration was carried out by then Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K. T. Rama Rao. The project was opened to improve connectivity between Shilpa Layout, Gachibowli and the ORR.
Shilpa Layout Flyover Phase 2
The Shilpa Layout infrastructure development was later expanded with Phase 2, which is also known as the PJR Flyover.
Phase 2 provides a six-lane, bi-directional elevated connection between the Gachibowli side and Kondapur. It was designed to provide a conflict-free movement between the ORR and Kondapur and improve connectivity between Kondapur, Gachibowli, HITEC City and the Financial District.
Phase 2 Key Details
- Name: Shilpa Layout Phase 2 / PJR Flyover
- Route: Gachibowli ↔ Kondapur
- Length: Approximately 1.20 km
- Width: 24 metres
- Lanes: Six lanes
- Direction: Bi directional
- Opening Date: 28 June 2025
- Project: Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP)
The Phase 2 flyover was inaugurated on 28 June 2025 and was named the PJR Flyover in memory of former minister P. Janardhan Reddy.
Shilpa Layout Flyover Budget
Reports published around the inauguration reported different figures depending on what project components were included in the cost.
The flyover was widely reported as part of an approximately 300 crore Gachibowli Junction infrastructure project. One report also noted a total expenditure of around 313.52 crore for the two flyover projects being developed as part of the broader works.
Therefore, the project cost should be understood in the context of the specific phase and associated works rather than treating every reported figure as the standalone construction cost of the Phase 1 flyover.
How Does the Shilpa Layout Flyover Improve Connectivity?
The flyover network is particularly important for traffic moving through the Gachibowli Junction and surrounding IT corridor.
The infrastructure provides better elevated connectivity towards:
- Shilpa Layout
- Gachibowli
- Outer Ring Road
- Kondapur
- HITEC City
- Financial District
- Madhapur and surrounding areas
Phase 1 primarily provides the Shilpa Layout–ORR connection, while Phase 2 strengthens the Gachibowli–Kondapur connection.
Shilpa Layout Flyover and Gachibowli Junction
Gachibowli Junction is an important traffic point in Hyderabad's western corridor. It handles traffic moving between the ORR, Kondapur, HITEC City and the Financial District.
The Shilpa Layout flyover projects were planned to separate important traffic movements from junction-level traffic. This helps reduce conflicts at the junction and provides a more direct elevated route for through traffic.
Shilpa Layout Flyover and ORR Connectivity
One of the major advantages of the Phase 1 flyover is its direct connection between Shilpa Layout and the ORR near Gachibowli.
The ORR provides access to several parts of Hyderabad and connects the western IT corridor with other major parts of the city. The Shilpa Layout connection therefore serves as an important link between the local road network and the ORR.
Conclusion
The Shilpa Layout Flyover is an important part of Hyderabad's western road infrastructure. The original Phase 1 flyover created an elevated connection between Shilpa Layout and the ORR near Gachibowli, while Phase 2 extended the elevated network towards Kondapur.
With both phases, the project provides additional road connectivity around Gachibowli Junction and supports traffic movement across Hyderabad's major IT and commercial corridors.
