Innovatively Engineered and Architectural Infrastructure Development in a Dense Urban Corridor

This paper describes the conceptual design of a Precast Segmental Flyover in densely populated urban corridor in Hyderabad, India. The emphasis is on the innovative design that formed the basis for development of aesthetic design which could merge easily with the surroundings and cause the least disturbance to the existing structures as well as the environment. The stretch over which the flyover has come up is one of the busiest roads in Hyderabad where the traffic demand has drastically shot up due to the commissioning of an International Airport. The geometrical design ensured that negligible acquisition was required of the real estate that was already part of one of the busiest stretches in the city. The innovative architectural engineering concepts in the design that led to the development of a sleek and aesthetic structure meeting Architectural requirements are described. This infrastructure development has led to an improvement in environmental condition as a result of elimination of traffic snarls and landscaping has become possible below the flyover due to the least space occupied by it thereby minimising carbon emissions and improving the climate