Fresh guard for Telugu Talli

By J.S.Ifthekhar

HYDERABAD, AUG. 2. The Telugu Talli's search for a vantage spot appears to have finally come to an end. The statue may get back its prime place before the new gate of the Secretariat. The statue, which symbolises the Telugu ethos, was damaged two years ago while being shifted. Though a new statue has been sculpted, it has not been installed anywhere yet.

The Telugu Talli plaza being developed between the Lumbini Park and the new entrance of the Secretariat promises to be the most beautiful square of the city. Authorities also plan to shift the statue of Potti Sriramulu from under the flyover and install at the new square. A concept plan of the Telugu Talli plaza prepared by the MCH provides for granite pavement, greenery and water fountains. The landscaping is expected to be completed and the statues unveiled by November 1, the State Formation Day.

The corporation has also drawn up an integrated parking plan for the Secretariat, NTR Gardens and Lumbini Park. At the north side of the Secretariat a two-level parking complex is proposed on an area of 8,840 square metres. About 450 two-wheelers and 200 cars could easily be accommodated. This parking lot is planned especially for the convenience of people visiting the Secretariat. But after office hours it will also double up as a parking facility for Lumbini Park visitors. Earlier, the corporation decided to develop underground parking but the plan was given up in view of security hazard and possible seepage from the Hussainsagar lake.

Another parking slot is planned to be developed on the Mint Road. This T-shaped lot will have lots of greenery. It will also have space to accommodate about 100 cars and 300 two-wheelers. Authorities are also thinking of constructing a `sky walk' to help people cross the road. Apart from the safety aspect, the foot overbridge will itself be a big attraction to tourists. The sky walk will have a low-level ramp with lots of greenery. It will provide a panoramic view of Lumbini Park, the NTR Gardens and Necklace Road. "The whole thing will just fit into the surrounding environment of parks and add to the appeal of the area", says Mr. P. Randhir Reddy, Additional Commissioner, Traffic and Transportation.

The civic body has further taken up massive programme of junction improvement. Of the 180 junctions identified, 44 critical ones are being taken up for immediate development. The deficiency in the design of intersections is stated to be resulting in undue delays, congestion, increased pollution and traffic snarls. The junctions are planned to be improved keeping in view the vehicle dynamics.

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