Kompally residents flag safety risks, seek urgent infrastructure upgrades
HYDERABAD: Residents of NCL Colony, Venkataramana Colony and surrounding areas in Kompally have urged the Kompally Municipality to take up urgent infrastructure and safety improvements, citing risks to more than 1,000 families due to inadequate roads, lack of pedestrian facilities and absence of emergency services.
In a detailed representation dated December 17, 2025, addressed to the municipal commissioner, residents said the locality depends on a single entry and exit road serving NCL Colony, Venkataramana Colony, Shivareddy Complex and nearby godowns, leaving the area vulnerable during emergencies.
Single access road, congestion flagged
The residents said congestion at the lone access point, worsened by commercial activity and ongoing National Highway works, has made daily commuting difficult. Women and elderly drivers face challenges navigating traffic, while schoolchildren experience delays during peak hours.
They sought construction of an additional entry and exit road to ensure uninterrupted access for ambulances, fire tenders and police vehicles.
Footpaths, market relocation sought
Highlighting pedestrian safety concerns, the residents said internal colony roads lack footpaths, forcing women, children and the elderly to walk alongside moving vehicles. They demanded wide, paved footpaths across all internal roads and a colony-wide pedestrian network.
They also sought relocation of the weekly vegetable market, which currently operates on one side of a double road, causing traffic congestion. The residents proposed shifting the market to available open or park land within the colony.
Highway crossing, fire safety gaps
The memorandum flagged the danger faced by students and residents while crossing the National Highway due to high-speed traffic. It called for construction of a two-tier pedestrian and bicycle overpass.
Residents also pointed out that despite the area housing over 5,000 households, there is no nearby fire station. The nearest facility is several kilometres away, leading to delayed response times. They requested establishment of a fire safety station or sub-station with trained personnel and basic equipment.
Dust pollution, lack of green spaces
Raising health concerns, residents said extensive construction activity has led to severe dust pollution, with many reporting respiratory issues linked to high PM10 and PM2.5 levels. They demanded strict enforcement of dust control norms, regular water sprinkling, covering of construction materials, air quality monitoring and action against violators.
The representation also sought development of playgrounds, neighbourhood parks and tree plantations, citing lack of recreational spaces and green cover in the rapidly urbanising area.
Priority list submitted
The residents asked the municipality to prioritise an additional access road and internal footpaths immediately, followed by relocation of the weekly market and establishment of a fire station in the short term. Medium-term demands include a pedestrian overpass, a local master plan for internal roads, and development of parks and playgrounds.
The letter requested that the municipality communicate a timeline for implementation within 30 days and said residents were willing to assist with site visits and consultations.
The representation was submitted by Dr Donthi Narasimha Reddy and copies were marked to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation commissioner, Malkajgiri MP Etela Rajender, Qutubullapur MLA K Vivekanand and the Kompally traffic police.
