CMC Reclaims 15.87 Km Of Roads And Footpaths, Clears 270 Encroachments

Clearing roads and footpaths of encroachments, the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has removed 270 encroachments across 15.87 km in its three zones as part of its ongoing Walk-Free Drive to improve pedestrian access and ease of movement during the first week of October.

The drive covered stretches across Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur zones, with civic teams taking action against encroachments occupying roads and footpaths. The exercise aims to keep pedestrian spaces accessible and improve movement for people walking along busy urban roads.

Serilingampally Zone recorded the highest number of removals, with 133 encroachments cleared across 8.30 km. Ameenpur accounted for 27 removals, followed by Patancheru and Serilingampally with 25 each, Gajularamaram with 23, Miyapur with 18 and Narsingi with 15.

In Kukatpally Zone, civic teams removed 103 encroachments across 3.50 km. Madhapur recorded the highest number of removals at 43, followed by Allwyn Colony with 26, Kukatpally with 25 and Moosapet with nine.

Quthbullapur Zone recorded 85 removals across 3.37 km. Jeedimetla accounted for 20 encroachments, followed by Dundigal with 16, Chintal and Medchal with 13 each, Nizampet with 12 and Kompally with 11.

CMC Commissioner G. Srijana said field-level monitoring of roads and footpaths would continue, with necessary action against encroachments to maintain clear and accessible pedestrian spaces. Regular follow-up would also be undertaken to prevent encroachments from recurring and ensure continued access for pedestrians.

The Walk-Free Drive forms part of the civic body's efforts to address obstructions on public roads and footpaths and improve pedestrian convenience across Cyberabad.