1. The main flyover will connect Jalagam Vengala Rao (JVR) Park to the TV9 junction.
2. A total of 1,942 trees around KBR Park are affected; 1,532 trees approved for cutting by the Tree Protection Committee (TPC).
3. 380 trees are marked for translocation, and 30 trees are to be retained.
4. 183 trees will be felled immediately on Road Number 2 for the JVR Park to TV9 flyover.
5. GHMC invited tenders for two flyovers: a 2-lane flyover connecting NFCI area to Banjara Hills and a 3-lane flyover from Banjara Hills to TV9 junction.
6. The flyover project budget is estimated at Rs 370 crore.

The Telangana state government’s proposal to construct new flyovers and an underpass in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, could lead to the loss of a significant portion of the area's urban greenery. A key flyover, planned from Jalagam Vengala Rao (JVR) Park to the TV9 junction, is aimed at easing persistent traffic congestion. However, the environmental cost may be steep, with 1,532 trees marked for felling as part of the broader infrastructure expansion.

According to a report by District Forest Officer (DFO) Srinivas, a total of 1,942 trees around the KBR Park area have been proposed for intervention. Of these, the Tree Protection Committee (TPC) has approved the cutting of 1,532 trees. An additional 380 trees are slated for translocation, and 30 trees will be retained. No trees are currently marked for branch cutting. On Road Number 2, where the JVR Park–TV9 flyover is proposed, 183 trees are expected to be felled immediately.

While the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has invited tenders for flyover construction under a two-lane NFCI (National Federation of Commerce & Industry) model, environmental concerns remain. One flyover will connect the NFCI area to Banjara Hills, while a three-lane flyover will connect Banjara Hills directly to the TV9 junction—one of the city’s most congested traffic points. This stretch is a vital corridor for commuters heading to Jubilee Hills, Hitech City, Madhapur, and Gachibowli. The project, with an estimated budget of ₹370 crore, is intended to facilitate smoother traffic flow in these high-density zones.

Sunanda Reddy, Director of the Urban Biodiversity Division, noted that the assessment process for felling, translocation, or retention of trees will only proceed after formal TPC approval. The matter is currently under review. Zonal Commissioner of Khairatabad, Anurag, is leading the coordination for the necessary environmental clearances.

Under existing environmental regulations, even in urban areas, tree cutting and relocation require thorough justification. The TPC’s approval of 1,532 trees for felling and only 380 for translocation raises questions about the adequacy of environmental compensation.

Still in its approval stage, the infrastructure project underscores a broader dilemma: development versus ecological preservation. While Hyderabad is pushing forward with mobility and infrastructure upgrades, the shrinking urban tree cover raises concerns. Will the city’s green canopy recover—or is this the cost of progress?