Nehru Outer Ring Road (Hyderabad ORR)
Gachibowli (Hyderabad) to Gachibowli (Hyderabad) [Ring] — 158 km · 8 lanes
A 158 km eight-lane ring road expressway encircling Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana. Built with JICA grant assistance, it significantly eased traffic congestion in the city and became a catalyst for real estate and IT growth.
158
Kilometres
8
Lanes
100 km/h
Speed Limit
1
State
Hyderabad Outer Ring Road Route Map
Gachibowli, Nanakramguda, Shamshabad, Balapur, Pedda Amberpet, Ghatkesar, Shamirpet, Medchal, Patancheru, Gachibowli (ring)
Hyderabad Outer Ring Road Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Gachibowli (Hyderabad)
End Point (Terminus)
Gachibowli (Hyderabad) [Ring]
States & Union Territories
Major Cities & Towns
Key Features
- ●Largest ring road expressway in India at 158 km
- ●Encircles Hyderabad completely
- ●Built with Japanese JICA assistance
- ●First section opened November 2008
- ●Fully operational by July 2016
- ●Connects Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Project Details
Safety Tips for Driving on the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road
- ⚠️Strictly follow the speed limit of 100 km/h. Overspeeding on expressways attracts heavy fines.
- ⚠️Always wear seatbelts. Rear-seat passengers must also buckle up on expressways.
- ⚠️Do not stop on the main carriageway. Use designated rest areas and parking zones.
- ⚠️Maintain lane discipline — use the right lane only for overtaking.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance of at least 3 seconds at expressway speeds.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime as per expressway rules.
- ⚠️In case of breakdown, move to the shoulder immediately and use hazard lights.
- ⚠️In an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency) or 1033 (Highway Helpline).
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