HMR stated to construct 200 skywalks
Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) today said it would construct 200 skywalks, which will be linked to various metro stations, on the lines of Bangkok model. HMR Managing Director N V S Reddy said at the sidelines of an event here that as many as 200 skywalks (pedestrian’s elevated walk space) will be constructed below the metro rail viaduct under the project.
There are going to be about 200 skywalks as part of the Metro rail project. Today to cross roads in Hyderabad is extremely difficult. These skywalks will be linked to metro railway stations he said.
Apart from integrating skywalks, bus-bays and auto-bays will be constructed beneath the metro rail stations, Reddy said, adding, plantation and other concepts will also be incorporated as part of designing of landscaping in central media under the viaduct of metro rail corridors.
This would help in easing the connectivity in between the metro stations. This decision has been taken by the Hyderabad Metro Rail authorities after a prolonged discussion on the matter. A number of around 200 skywalks would be constructed all along the various metro stations.
Source: The Hindu Business Line
