India, Oct. 13 -- The Central government on Tuesday approved the construction of the proposed double-decker elevated corridor between LB Nagar and Hayathnagar in Hyderabad.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed the project approval to Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday. The state minister was in New Delhi to discuss the state's infrastructure projects with the Union Minister.

The Union Minister also approved laying the foundation stone for construction of a cable-stayed bridge across the Krishna River, which will improve connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh along National Highway 167K, boosting transportation and tourism.

Gadkari directed officials to prepare a fresh detailed projec...