Hyderabad's 12 km 'Death Trap' Highway Claims 66 Lives in 3 Years

• A 12 km stretch of national highway from LB Nagar Chintalakunta to Pedda Amberpet in Hyderabad has become a 'death trap' for pedestrians.
• In the last three years (2023-2025), 66 pedestrians have died and 211 were severely injured on this road.
• The number of pedestrian deaths increased from 18 in 2023 to 33 by 2025, highlighting worsening safety.
• Pedestrians are forced to walk up to a kilometer to cross due to dividers, leading many to attempt dangerous crossings.
• Foot over bridge construction near Lecturers Colony is stalled, and proposed Vehicle Under Passes remain on paper, despite public demand for safety measures.

Why It Matters: Hyderabad's expanded highway is a deadly hazard for pedestrians, with stalled safety projects worsening the crisis.