Kokapet Road Alignment Puts Residents on Edge

The proposed 100-feet road alignment in Kokapet has triggered anxiety among residents of Seven Hills and Western Meadows, who fear their homes could be affected.

Kokapet road alignment puts residents on edge. (Image for representational purpose only)

PROPERTY PULSE

The proposed 100-foot road in Kokapet, one of the rapidly developing areas of West Hyderabad, has triggered concerns among residents of Seven Hills and Western Meadows. Residents fear that the proposed alignment could affect their residential buildings and surrounding structures.

Red Markings Spark Concern

Red markings made by officials near some buildings have heightened anxiety among residents, raising questions about whether their homes could be affected and whether portions of the structures may face demolition.

The issue has caused particular concern among residents of the Seven Hills residential community, which reportedly has around 1,553 Central Government employees as stakeholders. Residents say they have invested their lifetime savings in their homes and seek clarity on the possible impact of the proposed road alignment.

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Alignment

The road proposal has faced objections in the past. BRS leaders maintain that following protests by residents against the alignment proposed in 2013, changes were made in 2018 through GO No. 181. According to them, the revised alignment was intended to avoid affecting residential buildings and a Hanuman temple.

Residents are now questioning the need for another change to the alignment. Allegations that the proposed route could benefit private real estate developers have also entered the political debate. These claims, however, remain contested and require clarification from the authorities.

Residents Against Demolition

Residents say they are not opposed to infrastructure development but want authorities to explore alternative routes that would avoid damage to existing homes. Their demands include making the latest alignment public and conducting a technical assessment of potentially affected buildings.

They have also urged officials not to proceed with any action based solely on the red markings without first clarifying the proposed road boundaries and consulting affected residents.

Clarification Awaited

Road expansion is important in rapidly developing areas such as Kokapet, where residential and commercial growth has increased pressure on existing infrastructure. However, residents want development plans to account for buildings and communities already established along the proposed route.

They are seeking clarification from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on the latest alignment, the extent of any potential impact and the feasibility of alternative routes. The final alignment and its implications for existing residential structures remain central to the dispute.