{"id":654,"date":"2026-04-08T15:55:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=654"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:55:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:25:05","slug":"telangana-plans-underground-tunnel-under-begumpet-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=654","title":{"rendered":"Telangana Plans Underground Tunnel Under Begumpet Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"303\">The Telangana government is planning a big project in Hyderabad. The goal is to reduce traffic and make travel easier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"481\">A <strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"344\">600-meter long underground tunnel<\/strong> will be built under the runway of Begumpet Airport. The tunnel will have <strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"431\">six lanes<\/strong>. It will help vehicles move faster in busy areas.<a href=\"https:\/\/avmtimes.in\/khelo-india-tribal-games-2026-ends-karnataka-tops-odisha\/\">https:\/\/avmtimes.in\/khelo-india-tribal-games-2026-ends-karnataka-tops-odisha\/<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-655\" style=\"width: 617px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-655\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/56-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Begumpet Airport underground tunnel construction Hyderabad\" width=\"627\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/56-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/56-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/56-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/56-1.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hyderabad is building a 600m tunnel under Begumpet Airport Traffic relief coming soon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"481\">\n<hr data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"486\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dklien\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"532\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"532\">Tunnel Will Pass Under Airport Runway<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"663\">The tunnel will go under the airport runway. This is not an easy task. Work must be done carefully so flights are not affected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"748\">Such projects are rare in India. This will make Hyderabad more modern and advanced.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"844\">The <strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"791\">Airports Authority of India (AAI)<\/strong> may soon give approval. After that, work will start.<a href=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=650\">https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/?p=650<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"849\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gutvz1\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"895\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"895\">Traffic Relief for Secunderabad Areas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1022\">Traffic in Secunderabad and nearby areas is growing fast. Many people travel here every day. This causes long traffic jams.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1097\">The new tunnel will reduce this problem. Travel time will become shorter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1177\">Ambulances and fire services will also move faster. This will help save lives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-656\" style=\"width: 684px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-656\" src=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-73-300x157.png\" alt=\"Hyderabad traffic relief project under Begumpet Airport\" width=\"694\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-73-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-73-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-73-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/worldwitness.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-73.png 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Begumpet Airport tunnel project promises faster travel and better roads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1182\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bq0ap7\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1220\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1220\">Part of a Bigger Road Project<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1320\">This tunnel is part of a bigger plan. The full project includes a <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1319\">5.5 km long elevated road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1407\">This road will connect important parts of the city. Vehicles will move without stops.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1448\">The total cost is about <strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1447\">\u20b9550 crore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"sqm5b6\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1492\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1492\">Modern Technology Will Be Used<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1584\">This project needs skilled engineers and modern machines. Safety will be the top priority.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1655\">The tunnel will be built in a way that airport work is not disturbed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1719\">New construction methods will help finish the project on time.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1euq027\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1760\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1760\">Better Future for Hyderabad<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1856\">This project will improve daily life in the city. Roads will be better. Travel will be faster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1900\">It will also bring more business and jobs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9dt57q\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1924\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1924\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2031\">The tunnel under Begumpet Airport can change Hyderabad. It will reduce traffic and support future growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2076\">This is a smart step towards a better city.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2889\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Telangana government is planning a big project in Hyderabad. The goal is to reduce traffic and make travel easier. A 600-meter long underground tunnel will be built under the runway of Begumpet Airport. The tunnel will have six lanes. 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