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{{Short description|Ring road expressway encircling the City of Hyderabad}}
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| map_notes = Outer Ring Road in red
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| name = Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
| name = Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
| alternate_name = Nehru Outer Ring Road
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| length_km = 158
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| length_round = 222
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| direction_a = North
| direction_a = North
| terminus_a = Muttangi
| terminus_a = [[Gachibowli]]
| junction =  
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| direction_b = South
| direction_b = South
| terminus_b = [[Hitech City]]
| terminus_b = [[Narsingi, Ranga Reddy|Narsingi]]
| formed = 2005
| formed = {{start date and age|2008}}
| history =  
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| state = [[Telangana]]
| state = [[Telangana]]
| maint = [[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]],<br/>[[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]]
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| restrictions = Two and three-wheeler vehicles are not allowed
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The '''Outer Ring Road''' is a 158 kilometer, 8-lane [[ring road]] [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] encircling '''Hyderabad''', capital of [[Telangana]], [[India]]. The expressway is designed for speeds up to 100&nbsp;km/h.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111027231141/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/orr-to-be-drivers-delight/176822-60-121.html ORR to be drivers delight]. Ibnlive.in.com (21 August 2011). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref> A large part, 124&nbsp;km (covering urban nodes viz., [[HITEC City|Hi- Tech city]], [[Nanakramguda]] Financial District, [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]], [[Genome Valley|IKP Knowledge park]], Hardware Park, Telangana State Police Academy, Singapore Financial District, and Games village) of the 158-km was opened by December 2012.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Another-Outer-Ring-Road-stretch-to-be-opened-today/articleshow/17458309.cms Another Outer Ring Road stretch to be opened today]. The Times of India]. (3 December 2012).</ref>
The '''Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (HORR)''', officially known as '''Nehru Outer Ring Road''' is a {{convert|158|km|mi|adj=on}}, eight-lane [[ring road]] [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] encircling Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. The expressway was designed for speeds up to {{convert|100|km/h|mph}}, later increased to {{convert|120|km/h|mph}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 June 2023 |title=Speed limit on ORR raised to 120 kmph, citizens rejoice |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/speed-limit-on-orr-raised-to-120-kmph-citizens-rejoice/article67016277.ece |access-date=10 July 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A large part, {{convert|124|km|mi}} (covering urban nodes viz., [[HITEC City]], [[Financial District, Hyderabad|Financial District]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]], [[Genome Valley]], Hardware Park, Telangana State Police Academy, Singapore Financial District, and Games village) of the {{convert|158|km|mi}} was opened by December 2012.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Another-Outer-Ring-Road-stretch-to-be-opened-today/articleshow/17458309.cms Another Outer Ring Road stretch to be opened today]. The Times of India]. (3 December 2012).</ref>


It gives an easy connectivity between [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|NH 44]], [[National Highway 65 (India)|NH 65]], [[National Highway 161 (India)|NH 161]], [[National Highway 765 (India)|NH 765]] and [[National Highway 163 (India)|NH 163]] from [[Hyderabad]] to Vijayawada and [[Warangal]] as well as state highways leading to [[Vikarabad]] [[Nagarjuna Sagar]] and [[Karimnagar]] /[[Mancherial]].<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/ring-road-2012-says-cm-865 Cities]. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref> The Outer Ring Road also helps in reducing the travel time from [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] to cities like [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]] & [[Adilabad]] as it connects to NH44. The expressway is fenced and 33 [[radial road]]s connect it with the [[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad|Inner Ring Road]],<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hmda-seeks-approval-to-work-on-16-radial-roads/article4159561.ece HMDA seeks approval to work on 16 radial roads]. The Hindu (3 December 2012). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref> and the upcoming [[Regional Ring Road]].
It gives easy connectivity between [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|NH 44]], [[National Highway 65 (India)|NH 65]], [[National Highway 161 (India)|NH 161]], [[National Highway 765 (India)|NH 765]] and [[National Highway 163 (India)|NH 163]] from [[Hyderabad]] to Vijayawada and [[Warangal]] as well as state highways leading to [[Vikarabad]] [[Nagarjuna Sagar]] and [[Karimnagar]]/[[Mancherial]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110819084248/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/ring-road-2012-says-cm-865 Cities]. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref> The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road also helps reduce the travel time from [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] to cities like [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]] and  [[Adilabad]] as it connects to NH44. The expressway is fenced and 33 [[radial road]]s connect it with the [[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad|Inner Ring Road]],<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hmda-seeks-approval-to-work-on-16-radial-roads/article4159561.ece HMDA seeks approval to work on 16 radial roads]. The Hindu (3 December 2012). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref> and the upcoming [[Regional Ring Road]].


==History==
==History==
Initially this project was taken up by HUDA (Hyderabad Urban Development Authority) , through its internal funding without political intervention of state government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Outer Ring Road - 2004 Budget Speech|url=https://www.apfinance.gov.in/Finance-Min-Speech-html/pbs-2004-middle.html|url-status=live|website=apfinance.gov.in}}</ref>
[[File:PM Manmohan Singh ORR.jpg|thumb|PM Manmohan Singh (addressing) laid foundation stone in 2006 with CM YSR Reddy, Jaipal Reddy, Ponnala Laxmaiah and Sabitha Indra Reddy]]
The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (ORR) project was conceptualised in 2001 by the [[Andhra Pradesh]] government under CM [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsdesk |date=2021-12-04 |title=Who built the modern Hyderabad city? |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/who-built-the-modern-hyderabad-city-2235487/ |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=The Siasat Daily – Archive |language=en-GB |quote=He laid foundation for the creation of massive infrastructure facilities like flyovers, international airport at Shamshabad and outer ring road, which...}}</ref> PM [[Manmohan Singh]] laid foundation stone in 2006 along with Union Minister of Urban Development [[Jaipal Reddy]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]] CM [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]] in 2006 and phased openings until 2018, connecting key airport/city nodes and transforming Hyderabad's growth, though it's also known for safety issues. Other ORRs exist (like in Bengaluru), and "ORR" can also refer to corporate entities like ORR Protection, but Hyderabad's is the most prominent in general discussions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=newsdesk |date=2021-12-04 |title=Who built the modern Hyderabad city? |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/who-built-the-modern-hyderabad-city-2235487/ |access-date=2025-08-17 |website=The Siasat Daily – Archive |language=en-GB |quote=He laid foundation for the creation of massive infrastructure facilities like flyovers, international airport at Shamshabad and outer ring road, which...}}</ref> Construction for the project commenced in 2006 and reaching completion in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hyderabad Outer Ring Road catalysts of infrastructure|url=https://mcrhrdi.gov.in/2024/Egypt/week1/Hyd%20ORR%20Case%20Study%20270824.pdf|website=mcrhrdi.gov.in}}</ref> Originally, this project was taken up by HUDA (Hyderabad Urban Development Authority) through its internal funding without political intervention of state government.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Outer Ring Road - 2004 Budget Speech|url=https://www.apfinance.gov.in/Finance-Min-Speech-html/pbs-2004-middle.html|website=apfinance.gov.in}}</ref> On 3 January 2006, Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] laid the foundation stone for the proposed Outer Ring Road (Phase I) near Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
 
In December 2022, [[Government of Telangana]] planned to monetise the outer ring road through the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model and generate revenues and called for tenders.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/in-hyderabad-rrr-may-dent-orr-revenue-fear-bidders/articleshow/96998138.cms|title=Hyderabad: RRR may dent ORR revenue, fear bidders|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 January 2023 }}</ref>
 
===Opening timeline===
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* '''14 Nov 2008:''' Gachibowli – Narsingi – Shamshabad (for [[Hyderabad International Airport]]) (22&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=First phase of Hyderabad Outer Ring Road thrown open|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/first-phase-of-hyderabad-outer-ring-road-thrown-open_100119211.html|website=Thaindian News|access-date=5 January 2016|archive-date=1 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201053447/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/first-phase-of-hyderabad-outer-ring-road-thrown-open_100119211.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''7 Jul 2010:''' Shamshabad – Pedda Amberpet (38&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=For smooth traffic flow|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/article997944.ece|website=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
* '''14 Aug 2011:''' Narsingi – Patancheru (23.7&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=Narsingi-Patancheru ORR stretch opened|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/narsingi-patancheru-orr-stretch-opened-392094.html|website=IBNLive|access-date=5 January 2016|archive-date=22 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122090436/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/narsingi-patancheru-orr-stretch-opened-392094.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''3 Dec 2012:''' (part completed in '''27 April 2018''') Patancheru – Gowdavalli, and Kandlakoya – Shamirpet (38&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=Another Outer Ring Road stretch to be opened today|work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Another-Outer-Ring-Road-stretch-to-be-opened-today/articleshow/17458309.cms|date=2 December 2012}}</ref>
* '''4 Mar 2015:''' Pedda Amberpet – Ghatkesar (14&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=ORR: Pedda Amberpet-Ghatkesar stretch opens|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/orr-pedda-amberpetghatkesar-stretch-opens/article6961303.ece|website=The Hindu|access-date=5 January 2016|language=en-IN|date=5 March 2015}}</ref>
* '''15 Jul 2016:'''  Ghatkesar – Shameerpet (23&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=ORR: Ghatkesar – Shameerpet stretch opens|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/two-packages-of-hyderabad-orr-inaugurated-116071500760_1.html|website=TOI|access-date=5 July 2016|language=en-IN|date=15 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Work to be Resumed on ORR Kandlakoya Interchange|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Work-to-be-Resumed-on-ORR-Kandlakoya-Interchange/2015/10/24/article3094407.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026215315/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Work-to-be-Resumed-on-ORR-Kandlakoya-Interchange/2015/10/24/article3094407.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 October 2015|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
 
===Land acquisition===
The First Phase land required was {{convert|750|acre|km2}}, out of which the private land acquired was {{convert|500|acre|km2}}. The land required for Second Phase is about {{convert|5500|acre|km2}}, of which the Govt. land is about {{convert|1000|acre|km2}}. The estimated Cost of Acquisition was ₹250 Crores.
 
===Traffic studies===
[[File:Nehru ORR2.JPG|thumb|A glimpse of the ORR while heading from Gachibowli towards Shamshabad]]
The traffic studies on [[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]] and [[National Highway 65 (India)|NH 65]] concluded that a four- or six-lane road is due. The traffic movement on the existing [[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad|inner ring road]] proved that the existing four-lane road was inadequate. Due to the anticipated growth in the region and the development of proposed satellite townships around the ring road and beyond, an eight-lane [[carriageway]] was planned with a design life of 20 years.
 
The conclusion was to develop a highway with access control provides highway grade separations or interchanges for all intersecting highways. Once it had been decided to develop the route as an expressway, all intersecting highways should be terminated, rerouted or provided with a grade separation. The proposed corridor was access-controlled and limited access was to be provided at National Highway/SHI Major road crossings. A two-lane service road designed to carry two-way traffic, was proposed on both sides of the corridor. Low level underpasses were to be provided for connecting both the service roads at every {{convert|1|–|2|km|mi}}, where the terrain permits.
 
===Criticism===
Much before the outer ring road (ORR) became a ring road, it underwent several changes in the road alignments. Influential farmers and realtors changed the alignment to best serve their interests at the cost of small and marginal farmers.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1104407.cms Money, muscle decide outer ring road course|work=The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (10 May 2005). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref>
 
The [[High Court of Andhra Pradesh]] passed a landmark judgement on 9 September 2010 in which the land acquisition proceedings were quashed for various reasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hc.ap.nic.in/orders/wp_16378_2006.html |title=The Hon'ble Sri Justice V |access-date= 4 November 2018|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312214021/http://hc.ap.nic.in/orders/wp_16378_2006.html |archive-date=12 March 2012 }} Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) vs Others</ref>


==Route map==
==Cycling track==
{{RJL|date=November 2021}}
[[Government of Telangana]] constructed a {{convert|23|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} cycle track on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (HORR) between the main carriageway and service road.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2022/sep/06/hyderabad-solar-roof-topped-cycling-track-to-come-up-on-outer-ring-road-2495253.html|title=Hyderabad: Solar roof-topped cycling track to come up on Outer Ring Road}}</ref> The foundation stone was laid by the then Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) [[K. T. Rama Rao]] in September 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/060922/foundation-laid-for-21-km-solar-roof-cycling-track-on-orr.html|title=Foundation laid for 21-km solar-roof cycling track on ORR}}</ref> The cycle track is {{convert|8.5|km|mi}} long from Nanakramguda Junction to the Telangana State Police Academy (TSPA) and {{convert|14.50|km|mi}} from Narsingi to Kollur covered with solar panel rooftops along the stretch with a capacity of 16 MW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/210722/solar-panels-to-dot-orr-cycling-track-cost-rs-88cr.html|title=Solar panels to dot ORR cycling track, cost Rs 88cr}}</ref> The width of the cycle track is 4.5 metres with one-metre green space on either side. The cycle track is the improved version of the South Korean model, which provides more facilities like lighting, protection from rain, parking and other amenities such as food stalls. A team of officials from HMDA and HGCL had visited South Korea and studied the Cycle Track Project between Daejon and Sejong.
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==Proposed metro network==
|title=Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
On 31 July 2023, [[K. T. Rama Rao]] mentioned that [[Government of Telangana]] has proposed a metro corridor of approximately {{convert|415|km|mi}} in length for city of Hyderabad and its peripheral areas, including {{convert|156|km|mi}} of metro network along the Outer Ring Road.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2023/aug/02/elevated-metro-rail-to-be-cost-effective-hmrl-md-2601030.html|title=Elevated Metro rail to be cost effective: HMRL MD}}</ref><ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-2-decker-marvel-in-metro-3/articleshow/102343601.cms?from=mdr Hyderabad: 2-decker marvel in Metro-3]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/telangana-hyderabad-metro-expansion-cabinet-approval-8870691/|title=Telangana cabinet approves 309 km of Hyderabad Metro expansion at Rs 69,000 crore|date=August 2023 }}</ref>
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File:Hyderabad ORR Wide angle (02).jpg|Panorama from Kokapet junction
{{BS5-2|uSTR+l|uINTq|uSTRq|uINTq|uSTR+r|{{Motorway exit|5}}|{{Motorway exit|6}}|Saregudem ([[National Highway 765D (India)|NH 765D]]/[[State Highway 6 (Telangana)|SH 6]])<ref name="hmda-mqm">{{cite web|title=Medchal and Qutubullapur Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Medchal%20and%20Qutubullapur.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728015927/http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Medchal%20and%20Qutubullapur.aspx|archive-date=28 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>|Kandlakoya ([[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|NH 44]])<ref name="hmda-mqm"/> ''(Medchal Road, Nagpur Road)''}}
File:Outer ring road for multi-purpose transportation.jpg|Shamshabad Airport towards Gachibowli
{{BS5-2|uBHF||||uINT|{{Motorway exit|4}}|{{Motorway exit|7}}|Sultanpur<ref name="hmda-sul">{{cite web|title=Patancheruvu Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Patancheru.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>|Shamirpet ([[State Highway 1 (Telangana)|SH 1]])<ref name="hmda-mqm"/>}}
File:View from Nehru outer ring road 3114.JPG|Welcome sign board
{{BS5-2|uBHF||||uBHF|{{Motorway exit|3}}|{{Motorway exit|8}}|Patancheru ([[National Highway 65 (India)|NH 65]])<ref name="hmda-ssr">{{cite web|title=Shankarpally, Serilingampally and Ramachandrapuram Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/shankarpally,serilingampally%20and%20ramachandrapuram.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119043641/http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/shankarpally,serilingampally%20and%20ramachandrapuram.aspx|archive-date=19 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>|Keesara<ref name="hmda-kee">{{cite web|title=Kisara Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Keesara.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>|}}
File:View from Nehru outer ring road 3133.JPG|View from Nehru ORR
{{BS5-2|uINT||WKBHF2|WSTRc3|uINT|{{Motorway exit|2}}|{{Motorway exit|9}}|Edulanagulapally<ref name="hmda-ssr"/>|Ghatkesar ([[National Highway 163 (India)|NH 163]])<ref name="hmda-gh">{{cite web|title=Ghatkesar Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Ghatkesar.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref> ''(Bhuvanagiri and Warangal Road)''}}
File:Outer Ring Road (Nehru ORR) at Narsinghi.jpg|Outer Ring Road at [[Narsingi, Ranga Reddy district|Narsingi]]
{{BS5-2|uBHF||WSTRc1|WASSER3+l|uhKRZWae|{{Motorway exit|1}}||Gandipet<ref name="hmda-mrm">{{cite web|title=Moinabad and Rajendranagar Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Moinabad%20and%20Rajendranagar.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121015053/http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Moinabad%20and%20Rajendranagar.aspx|archive-date=21 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>|''Musi''|O3=WSTRc2|O4=WASSERl+4}}
File:Hyderabad Outer Ring Road.jpg|Aerial View of Nehru Outer Ring Road
{{BS5-2|uSTR|uKINTa|WASSER+1|WSTRc4|uBHF||{{Motorway exit|10}}|Gachibowli|Taramatipet<ref name="hmda-h">{{cite web|title=Hayathnagar Manda|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Hayathnagar.aspx|website=Metropolita Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>|}}
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{{BS5-2|uSTR|uBHF|WASSER||uINT||{{Motorway exit|11}}|Nanakramguda|Pedda Amberpet ([[National Highway 65 (India)|NH 65]])<ref name="hmda-h"/> ''(Vijayawada Road, L.B.Nagar)''}}
{{BS5-2|uSTR|uZOLL|WASSER||uINT||{{Motorway exit|12}}|''Toll''|Bongulur ([[State Highway 19 (Telangana)|SH 19]])<ref name="hmda-h"/>}}
{{BS5-2|uINT|uSTRr|WASSER||uBHF|[[Image:Sinnbild Autobahnkreuz.svg|17px|link=|alt=]]&nbsp;19|{{Motorway exit|13}}|Narsingi<ref name="hmda-mrm"/>|Raviryal<ref name="hmda-im">{{cite web|title=Ibrahimpatanam and Manchal Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Ibrahimpatanam%20and%20Manchal.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123212953/http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Ibrahimpatanam%20and%20Manchal.aspx|archive-date=23 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>|O1=uKINTaq|O2=WSTRc2|O3=WASSER3}}
{{BS5-2|uhKRZWae|WASSERr+1|WASSER||uINT||{{Motorway exit|14}}|''Musi''|Tukkuguda ([[National Highway 765 (India)|NH 765]])<ref name="hmda-m">{{cite web|title=Maheshwaram Mandal|url=http://220.227.252.236/ehmr/Maheshwaram.aspx|website=Metropolitan Development Master Plan|publisher=Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority|access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>|O3=WSTRc4}}
{{BS5-2|uINT|WSTRc2|WASSER3||uBHF|{{Motorway exit|18}}|{{Motorway exit|15}}|TSPA ([[National Highway 163 (India)|NH 163]])<ref name="hmda-mrm"/> ''([[Moinabad, Ranga Reddy district|Moinabad]], [[Chevella]], Vikarabad, Road)''|Pedda Golkonda<ref name="hmda-m"/>}}
{{BS5-2|uhKRZWae|WASSERr+1|WSTRc4|FLUGr|uINT||{{Motorway exit|16}}|''Isaa''|Shamshabad ([[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]])<ref name="hmda-mrm"/>}}
{{BS5-2|uSTRl|uBHFq|uSTRq|uSTRq|uSTRr|{{Motorway exit|17}}||Rajendranagar<ref name="hmda-mrm"/>}}
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==Exit & Entry Junctions==
==Exit and entry junctions==
[[File:Hyderabad Outer Ring Road and its radial roads.png|thumb|right|The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road]]
[[File:Hyderabad Outer Ring Road and its radial roads.png|thumb|right|The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road]]
[[File:Nehru Outer Ringroad towards RGIA.jpg|thumb|Ringroad towards RGIA]]
[[File:Nehru Outer Ringroad towards RGIA.jpg|thumb|Ringroad towards RGIA]]


There are 20 [[Interchange (road)|interchange]] junctions on the Outer Ring Road.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmda.gov.in/Downloads/Origin%20&%20Destination%20Matrix.PDF|title=Origin & Destination Matrix, Nehru Outer Ring Road|website=[[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]]|access-date=28 November 2018}}</ref>
There are 20 [[Interchange (road)|interchange]] junctions on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmda.gov.in/Downloads/Origin%20%26%20Destination%20Matrix.PDF|title=Origin & Destination Matrix, Nehru Outer Ring Road|website=[[Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority]]|access-date=28 November 2018|archive-date=23 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623183605/http://hmda.gov.in/Downloads/Origin%20%26%20Destination%20Matrix.PDF|url-status=dead}}</ref>


* Kokapet interchange
* Kokapet interchange
*Shamshabad Junction
* Shamshabad Junction
* Telangana State Police Academy Junction (TSPA Junction)
* Telangana State Police Academy Junction (TSPA Junction)
* Nanakramguda Junction
* Nanakramguda Junction
* Gachibowli Junction
* Gachibowli Junction
* Muttangi Junction, Pantancheru
* Muttangi Junction, Pantancheru
* Dommarapochampalli Junction
* Dommarapochampalli Junction
* Kandlakoya Junction, Medchal (NH44) Nagpur highway (Srinagar to Kanyakumari National Highway)  
* Kandlakoya Junction, Medchal (NH44) Nagpur highway (Srinagar to Kanyakumari National Highway)  
Line 76: Line 94:
* Bongloor Junction
* Bongloor Junction


The ORR passes through the villages in [[Ranga Reddy District|Ranga Reddy]] and [[Sangareddy district|Sangareddy]] districts viz. [[Ghatkesar]], [[Shamshabad]], [[Tukkuguda]], [[Kollur, Rangareddy|Kollur]], [[Narsingi, Rangareddy|Narsingi]], [[Gachibowli]], [[Patancheru]], [[Bowrampet]], [[Gowdavelli]], [[Shamirpet]], [[Pedda Amberpet]], [[Bongloor]] and [[Medchal]].
The HORR passes through the villages in [[Ranga Reddy District|Ranga Reddy]] and [[Sangareddy district|Sangareddy]] districts viz. [[Ghatkesar]], [[Shamshabad]], [[Tukkuguda]], [[Kollur, Rangareddy|Kollur]], [[Narsingi, Rangareddy|Narsingi]], [[Gachibowli]], [[Patancheru]], [[Bowrampet]], [[Gowdavelli]], [[Shamirpet]], [[Pedda Amberpet]], [[Bongloor]] and [[Medchal]].


==Traffic studies==
===Route map===
[[File:Nehru ORR2.JPG|thumb|A glimpse of the ORR while heading from Gachibowli towards Shamshabad]]
{{RJL|date=November 2021}}
The traffic studies on [[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]] and [[National Highway 65 (India)|NH 65]] concluded that a 4/6 lane road is due. The traffic movement on the existing [[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad|inner ring road]] proved that the existing 4-lane road was inadequate. Due to the anticipated growth in the region and the development of proposed satellite townships around the ring road and beyond, an 8-lane [[carriageway]] was planned with a design life of 20 years.
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{{Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad}}
The conclusion was to develop a highway with access control provides highway grade separations or interchanges for all intersecting highways. Once it had been decided to develop the route as an expressway, all intersecting highways should be terminated, rerouted or provided with a grade separation. The proposed corridor was access-controlled and limited access was to be provided at National Highway/SHI Major road crossings. A 2-lane service roads designed to carry two-way traffic, were proposed on both sides of the corridor. Low level underpasses were to be provided for connecting both the service roads at every 1–2&nbsp;km, where the terrain permits.
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==Opening timeline==
* '''14 Nov 2008:''' Gachibowli – Narsingi – Shamshabad (for [[Hyderabad International Airport]]) (22&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=First phase of Hyderabad Outer Ring Road thrown open|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/first-phase-of-hyderabad-outer-ring-road-thrown-open_100119211.html|website=Thaindian News}}</ref>
* '''07 Jul 2010:''' Shamshabad – Pedda Amberpet (38&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=For smooth traffic flow|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/article997944.ece|website=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
* '''14 Aug 2011:''' Narsingi – Patancheru (23.7&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=Narsingi-Patancheru ORR stretch opened|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/narsingi-patancheru-orr-stretch-opened-392094.html|website=IBNLive|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
* '''03 Dec 2012:''' (part completed in '''27 April 2018''') Patancheru – Gowdavalli, and Kandlakoya – Shamirpet (38&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=Another Outer Ring Road stretch to be opened today|work=The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Another-Outer-Ring-Road-stretch-to-be-opened-today/articleshow/17458309.cms|date=2 December 2012}}</ref>
* '''04 Mar 2015:''' Pedda Amberpet – Ghatkesar (14&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=ORR: Pedda Amberpet-Ghatkesar stretch opens|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/orr-pedda-amberpetghatkesar-stretch-opens/article6961303.ece|website=The Hindu|access-date=5 January 2016|language=en-IN|date=5 March 2015}}</ref>
* '''15 Jul 2016:'''  Ghatkesar – Shameerpet (23&nbsp;km)<ref>{{cite web|title=ORR: Ghatkesar – Shameerpet stretch opens|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/two-packages-of-hyderabad-orr-inaugurated-116071500760_1.html|website=TOI|access-date=5 July 2016|language=en-IN|date=15 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Work to be Resumed on ORR Kandlakoya Interchange|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Work-to-be-Resumed-on-ORR-Kandlakoya-Interchange/2015/10/24/article3094407.ece|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=5 January 2016}}</ref>
 
==Land Acquisition==
The First Phase land required was {{convert|750|acre|km2}}, out of which the private land acquired was {{convert|500|acre|km2}}. The land required for Second Phase is about {{convert|5500|acre|km2}}, of which the Govt. land is about {{convert|1000|acre|km2}}. The estimated Cost of Acquisition was ₹250 Crores.
 
==Criticism==
Much before the outer ring road (ORR) became a ring road, it underwent several changes in the road alignments. Influential farmers and realtors changed the alignment to best serve their interests at the cost of small and marginal farmers.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1104407.cms Money, muscle decide outer ring road course|work=The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (10 May 2005). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref>
 
The [[High Court of Andhra Pradesh]] passed a landmark judgement on 9 September 2010 in which the land acquisition proceedings were quashed for various reasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hc.ap.nic.in/orders/wp_16378_2006.html |title=Archived copy |access-date= 4 November 2018|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312214021/http://hc.ap.nic.in/orders/wp_16378_2006.html |archive-date=12 March 2012  }} Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) vs Others</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
 
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*[[Unified Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Hyderabad (India)]]
*[[Unified Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Hyderabad (India)]]
*[[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad]]
*[[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad]]
*[[Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad]]
*[[Radial Roads, Hyderabad (India)]]
*[[Radial Roads, Hyderabad (India)]]
*[[Elevated Expressways in Hyderabad]]
*[[Elevated Expressways in Hyderabad]]
*[[Intermediate Ring Road, Hyderabad (India)]]
*[[Intermediate Ring Road, Hyderabad (India)]]
*[[Regional Ring Road]]
*[[Outer Ring Road, Bangalore]]
*[[Delhi Noida Direct Flyway]]
*[[List of longest ring roads]]
 
==Gallery==
<gallery caption="Outer Ring Road" mode="packed">
File:Outer ring road for multi-purpose transportation.jpg|Shamshabad Airport towards Gachibowli
File:View from Nehru outer ring road 3114.JPG|Welcome sign board
File:View from Nehru outer ring road 3133.JPG|View from Nehru ORR
File:Hyderabad Outer Ring Road.jpg|Aerial View of Nehru Outer Ring Road
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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# Latest News about ORR developments on dedicated website - https://orrhyderabad.in/
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Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad
Nehru Outer Ring Road
Hyderabad Outer Ring Road in red
Route information
Maintained by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation,
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Length158.00000000000000000000 km (98.17664837349900000000000000000000 mi)
Existed2008; 18 years ago (2008)–present
RestrictionsTwo and three-wheeler vehicles are not allowed
Major junctions
North endGachibowli
South endNarsingi
Highway system

The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (HORR), officially known as Nehru Outer Ring Road is a 158-kilometre (98 mi), eight-lane ring road expressway encircling Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state of Telangana. The expressway was designed for speeds up to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph), later increased to 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph).[1] A large part, 124 kilometres (77 mi) (covering urban nodes viz., HITEC City, Financial District, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Genome Valley, Hardware Park, Telangana State Police Academy, Singapore Financial District, and Games village) of the 158 kilometres (98 mi) was opened by December 2012.[2]

It gives easy connectivity between NH 44, NH 65, NH 161, NH 765 and NH 163 from Hyderabad to Vijayawada and Warangal as well as state highways leading to Vikarabad Nagarjuna Sagar and Karimnagar/Mancherial.[3] The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road also helps reduce the travel time from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to cities like Nizamabad and Adilabad as it connects to NH44. The expressway is fenced and 33 radial roads connect it with the Inner Ring Road,[4] and the upcoming Regional Ring Road.

History[edit | edit source]

PM Manmohan Singh (addressing) laid foundation stone in 2006 with CM YSR Reddy, Jaipal Reddy, Ponnala Laxmaiah and Sabitha Indra Reddy

The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (ORR) project was conceptualised in 2001 by the Andhra Pradesh government under CM N. Chandrababu Naidu.[5] PM Manmohan Singh laid foundation stone in 2006 along with Union Minister of Urban Development Jaipal Reddy and Andhra Pradesh CM Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy in 2006 and phased openings until 2018, connecting key airport/city nodes and transforming Hyderabad's growth, though it's also known for safety issues. Other ORRs exist (like in Bengaluru), and "ORR" can also refer to corporate entities like ORR Protection, but Hyderabad's is the most prominent in general discussions.[6] Construction for the project commenced in 2006 and reaching completion in 2018.[7] Originally, this project was taken up by HUDA (Hyderabad Urban Development Authority) through its internal funding without political intervention of state government.[8] On 3 January 2006, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the proposed Outer Ring Road (Phase I) near Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

In December 2022, Government of Telangana planned to monetise the outer ring road through the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model and generate revenues and called for tenders.[9]

Opening timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 14 Nov 2008: Gachibowli – Narsingi – Shamshabad (for Hyderabad International Airport) (22 km)[10]
  • 7 Jul 2010: Shamshabad – Pedda Amberpet (38 km)[11]
  • 14 Aug 2011: Narsingi – Patancheru (23.7 km)[12]
  • 3 Dec 2012: (part completed in 27 April 2018) Patancheru – Gowdavalli, and Kandlakoya – Shamirpet (38 km)[13]
  • 4 Mar 2015: Pedda Amberpet – Ghatkesar (14 km)[14]
  • 15 Jul 2016: Ghatkesar – Shameerpet (23 km)[15][16]

Land acquisition[edit | edit source]

The First Phase land required was 750 acres (3.0 km2), out of which the private land acquired was 500 acres (2.0 km2). The land required for Second Phase is about 5,500 acres (22 km2), of which the Govt. land is about 1,000 acres (4.0 km2). The estimated Cost of Acquisition was ₹250 Crores.

Traffic studies[edit | edit source]

A glimpse of the ORR while heading from Gachibowli towards Shamshabad

The traffic studies on NH 44 and NH 65 concluded that a four- or six-lane road is due. The traffic movement on the existing inner ring road proved that the existing four-lane road was inadequate. Due to the anticipated growth in the region and the development of proposed satellite townships around the ring road and beyond, an eight-lane carriageway was planned with a design life of 20 years.

The conclusion was to develop a highway with access control provides highway grade separations or interchanges for all intersecting highways. Once it had been decided to develop the route as an expressway, all intersecting highways should be terminated, rerouted or provided with a grade separation. The proposed corridor was access-controlled and limited access was to be provided at National Highway/SHI Major road crossings. A two-lane service road designed to carry two-way traffic, was proposed on both sides of the corridor. Low level underpasses were to be provided for connecting both the service roads at every 1–2 kilometres (0.62–1.24 mi), where the terrain permits.

Criticism[edit | edit source]

Much before the outer ring road (ORR) became a ring road, it underwent several changes in the road alignments. Influential farmers and realtors changed the alignment to best serve their interests at the cost of small and marginal farmers.[17]

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh passed a landmark judgement on 9 September 2010 in which the land acquisition proceedings were quashed for various reasons.[18]

Cycling track[edit | edit source]

Government of Telangana constructed a 23-kilometre-long (14 mi) cycle track on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (HORR) between the main carriageway and service road.[19] The foundation stone was laid by the then Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) K. T. Rama Rao in September 2022.[20] The cycle track is 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) long from Nanakramguda Junction to the Telangana State Police Academy (TSPA) and 14.50 kilometres (9.01 mi) from Narsingi to Kollur covered with solar panel rooftops along the stretch with a capacity of 16 MW.[21] The width of the cycle track is 4.5 metres with one-metre green space on either side. The cycle track is the improved version of the South Korean model, which provides more facilities like lighting, protection from rain, parking and other amenities such as food stalls. A team of officials from HMDA and HGCL had visited South Korea and studied the Cycle Track Project between Daejon and Sejong.

Proposed metro network[edit | edit source]

On 31 July 2023, K. T. Rama Rao mentioned that Government of Telangana has proposed a metro corridor of approximately 415 kilometres (258 mi) in length for city of Hyderabad and its peripheral areas, including 156 kilometres (97 mi) of metro network along the Outer Ring Road.[22][23][24]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Hyderabad Outer Ring Road
  • Panorama from Kokapet junction
    Panorama from Kokapet junction
  • Shamshabad Airport towards Gachibowli
    Shamshabad Airport towards Gachibowli
  • Welcome sign board
    Welcome sign board
  • View from Nehru ORR
    View from Nehru ORR
  • Outer Ring Road at Narsingi
    Outer Ring Road at Narsingi
  • Aerial View of Nehru Outer Ring Road
    Aerial View of Nehru Outer Ring Road

Exit and entry junctions[edit | edit source]

The Hyderabad Outer Ring Road
Ringroad towards RGIA

There are 20 interchange junctions on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road.[25]

  • Kokapet interchange
  • Shamshabad Junction
  • Telangana State Police Academy Junction (TSPA Junction)
  • Nanakramguda Junction
  • Gachibowli Junction
  • Muttangi Junction, Pantancheru
  • Dommarapochampalli Junction
  • Kandlakoya Junction, Medchal (NH44) Nagpur highway (Srinagar to Kanyakumari National Highway)
  • Shamirpet Junction(SH1) Karimnagar State Highway
  • Keesara Junction
  • Annojiguda Junction, Ghatkesar
  • Pedda Amberpet Junction
  • Bongloor Junction

The HORR passes through the villages in Ranga Reddy and Sangareddy districts viz. Ghatkesar, Shamshabad, Tukkuguda, Kollur, Narsingi, Gachibowli, Patancheru, Bowrampet, Gowdavelli, Shamirpet, Pedda Amberpet, Bongloor and Medchal.

Route map[edit | edit source]

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See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Speed limit on ORR raised to 120 kmph, citizens rejoice". The Hindu. 27 June 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. ↑ Another Outer Ring Road stretch to be opened today. The Times of India]. (3 December 2012).
  3. ↑ Cities. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved on 6 December 2013.
  4. ↑ HMDA seeks approval to work on 16 radial roads. The Hindu (3 December 2012). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.
  5. ↑ newsdesk (4 December 2021). "Who built the modern Hyderabad city?". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 17 August 2025. He laid foundation for the creation of massive infrastructure facilities like flyovers, international airport at Shamshabad and outer ring road, which...
  6. ↑ newsdesk (4 December 2021). "Who built the modern Hyderabad city?". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 17 August 2025. He laid foundation for the creation of massive infrastructure facilities like flyovers, international airport at Shamshabad and outer ring road, which...
  7. ↑ "Hyderabad Outer Ring Road catalysts of infrastructure" (PDF). mcrhrdi.gov.in.
  8. ↑ "Outer Ring Road - 2004 Budget Speech". apfinance.gov.in.
  9. ↑ "Hyderabad: RRR may dent ORR revenue, fear bidders". The Times of India. 15 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "First phase of Hyderabad Outer Ring Road thrown open". Thaindian News. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  11. ↑ "For smooth traffic flow". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "Narsingi-Patancheru ORR stretch opened". IBNLive. Archived from the original on 22 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  13. ↑ "Another Outer Ring Road stretch to be opened today". The Times of India. 2 December 2012.
  14. ↑ "ORR: Pedda Amberpet-Ghatkesar stretch opens". The Hindu. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "ORR: Ghatkesar – Shameerpet stretch opens". TOI. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  16. ↑ "Work to be Resumed on ORR Kandlakoya Interchange". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 October 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  17. ↑ Money, muscle decide outer ring road course|work=The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (10 May 2005). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.
  18. ↑ "The Hon'ble Sri Justice V". Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2018. Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) vs Others
  19. ↑ "Hyderabad: Solar roof-topped cycling track to come up on Outer Ring Road".
  20. ↑ "Foundation laid for 21-km solar-roof cycling track on ORR".
  21. ↑ "Solar panels to dot ORR cycling track, cost Rs 88cr".
  22. ↑ "Elevated Metro rail to be cost effective: HMRL MD".
  23. ↑ Hyderabad: 2-decker marvel in Metro-3
  24. ↑ "Telangana cabinet approves 309 km of Hyderabad Metro expansion at Rs 69,000 crore". August 2023.
  25. ↑ "Origin & Destination Matrix, Nehru Outer Ring Road" (PDF). Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 June 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.

External links[edit | edit source]

  1. Latest News about ORR developments on dedicated website - https://orrhyderabad.in/
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